IHBS Clinical Internship (BA Level)

Justice Resource Institute • Gloucester, MA

3d

About The Position

In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting our clients to achieve their goals! JRI’s In-Home Behavioral Services program is a home-based service committed to assisting youth in identifying and reducing challenging behaviors. Our staff and interns work closely with the child and their family to create and implement individualized behavior plans to improve the child’s functioning. Our treatment approach is rooted in behavioral fundamentals and individualized to meet the unique needs of each child and family.

JRI provides the training so that:

YOU will work with a team to provide trauma-informed, care to youth who present with difficult and challenging behaviors
YOU will utilize home/community based behavioral interventions to empower caregivers to manage youth’s challenging behaviors and promote positive alternatives for success.
YOU will collaborate with Behavioral Monitors to coach and model interventions, developed from a positive behavioral perspective through a trauma informed lens.
YOU will gain numerous skills and competencies in Behavioral Services to bring strength to your existing skills.

Requirements

• Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related field. 2nd year students preferred.
• Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, comfort with technology and learning various electronic systems.
• Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver’s License.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to provide trauma-informed care to youth who present with difficult and challenging behaviors
• Utilize home/community based behavioral interventions to empower caregivers to manage youth’s challenging behaviors and promote positive alternatives for success.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Monitors to coach and model interventions, developed from a positive behavioral perspective through a trauma informed lens.
• Gain numerous skills and competencies in Behavioral Services to bring strength to your existing skills.

Benefits

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement. JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year, as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work!
• BCBA Supervision and training!
• You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees