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

Oriana House•Akron, OH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience in workforce development by providing group and individual instruction to clients on job seeking skills, resume creation, basic computer skills, and general adult education topics. The intern will supervise client computer lab usage, administer assessments to determine client needs, record client progress, make community referrals, and monitor client compliance with program rules. The role also involves implementing agency policies, ensuring client rights, and maintaining confidentiality according to state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in workforce development.
Knowledge of job seeking skills, resume creation, basic computer skills, and general adult education topics.
Familiarity with client assessment tools.
Understanding of confidentiality regulations (HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2).

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.
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.