Employment Specialist Intern [Akron, OH] (Fall 2026, Unpaid)

Oriana House, Inc.•Akron, OH

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Oriana House Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist Intern for Fall 2026. This is an unpaid internship opportunity. The intern will provide group instruction to clients on topics such as job seeking skills, resume creation, basic computer skills, and general adult education. They will also supervise the client computer lab, assist clients individually, and administer assessments to determine client education levels, employability, soft skills, and vocational choices. The role involves recording attendance, progress, and participation, making community referrals, monitoring client compliance with program rules, and implementing agency policies. The intern will ensure client rights are upheld and maintain confidentiality according to agency policies, state law, and federal regulations, including 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA. Other duties as assigned may be part of the role. Oriana House Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide group instruction to clients on topics including job seeking skills, resume creation, basic computer skills and general adult education topics.
Supervise usage of client computer lab to ensure productive activity, assist clients on an individual basis as needed.
Administer assessments to determine client’s education level, employability, soft skills, and vocational choices.
Record attendance, progress, and participation of clients in designated activities.
Assist with making appropriate community referrals.
Assist with monitoring clients’ compliance with program rules.
Effectively implement Agency and program policies and procedures.
Ensure clients’ rights are upheld.
Maintain client and staff confidentiality according to Agency policies and procedures; state law; and federal regulations to include Confidentiality on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164.
Perform other duties as assigned.