Intern- Adult Day

Easterseals NH • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Fall Internship: We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Adult Day Program Intern to join our team!. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting adults in a community-based Adult Day setting, with a focus on engagement, dignity, and person-centered care. The intern will work alongside program staff to support daily activities, promote socialization, and assist with program operations, gaining valuable exposure to human services, healthcare coordination, and community programming Essential Responsibilities: Students will observe daily programming by adult day staff, within the hours of 9 am – 3pm. Student will observe/participate in at least one development/update and implementation of participant’s person-centered care plan. Students will assist with procedures and daily activities as directed by the Adult Day Program Director or assigned Adult Day Program designee. Students will assist with documentation as directed. Students will attend staff meetings, case conferences, education sessions, and family meetings, as scheduled or indicated by supervisor. Students will integrate procedures and techniques learned in their college programs while working under the direct supervision of an Adult Day Program Supervisor or designee. Students will maintain appropriate appearance, attitude and conduct. Students will maintain participant confidentiality and treat all participants with respect and dignity at all times. Students will meet weekly with the Program Director or designee to review progress and goals for Internship.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a College program with a goal of receiving an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in a human services related field and have approval from his or her program director
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Background check required
• Internship hours and schedule to be determined based on program needs and academic requirements
• Students must have approval from HR prior to starting internship hours
• Must be able to attend 8-hour agency Dementia training

Responsibilities

• Students will observe daily programming by adult day staff, within the hours of 9 am – 3pm.
• Student will observe/participate in at least one development/update and implementation of participant’s person-centered care plan.
• Students will assist with procedures and daily activities as directed by the Adult Day Program Director or assigned Adult Day Program designee.
• Students will assist with documentation as directed.
• Students will attend staff meetings, case conferences, education sessions, and family meetings, as scheduled or indicated by supervisor.
• Students will integrate procedures and techniques learned in their college programs while working under the direct supervision of an Adult Day Program Supervisor or designee.
• Students will maintain appropriate appearance, attitude and conduct.
• Students will maintain participant confidentiality and treat all participants with respect and dignity at all times.
• Students will meet weekly with the Program Director or designee to review progress and goals for Internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree