Intern

PERSON CENTERED CARE SERVICES INC • New York, NY

52d • Hybrid

About The Position

PCCS provides diverse internship opportunities designed to offer students hands-on experience in the nonprofit and social service sectors. The structured internship program aligns with each intern's academic and career aspirations, ensuring meaningful learning experiences. Interns engage in real-world responsibilities while receiving mentorship to build essential skills for careers in social services, clinical social work, and administrative roles.

Direct Support & Program Assistance: Assist in organizing and facilitating activities that promote social, vocational, and life skills for people with developmental disabilities. Provide hands-on support to people in various programs, ensuring engagement and inclusion.

Advocacy & Person-Centered Support: Support self-advocacy efforts by assisting people in expressing their needs, preferences, and goals. Participate in efforts to promote accessibility, inclusion, and disability rights.

Administrative & Operational Support: Assist with documentation, data entry, and maintaining records in compliance with agency policies. Support grant writing, fundraising, or program development efforts as needed. Participate in team meetings, staff training, and case discussions to gain insight into nonprofit operations.

Community Outreach & Engagement: Help coordinate community events, workshops, and awareness campaigns. Network with local organizations to connect people with additional resources and services. Represent the organization in outreach activities to educate the public on disability services and advocacy.

Reporting Ensure proper reporting, investigation, and review of all incidents relative to OPWDD Part 624 regulations and the New York State Justice Center.

Professional Development & Learning: Complete all mandatory and assigned trainings as needed. Take the initiative in asking for support in areas needed for development and enroll in training opportunities to assist with accomplishing professional goals. Receive mentorship and supervision to enhance understanding of nonprofit management and disability services. Engage in reflective learning through journaling, discussions, or project presentations. All other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Age Requirement: Minimum age of 18.
• Educational Qualification: BSW/MSW interns must fulfill the requirements established by their respective educational institutions for internship placement.
• Currently pursuing or has completed a college degree, preferably in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and facilitating activities that promote social, vocational, and life skills for people with developmental disabilities.
• Provide hands-on support to people in various programs, ensuring engagement and inclusion.
• Support self-advocacy efforts by assisting people in expressing their needs, preferences, and goals.
• Participate in efforts to promote accessibility, inclusion, and disability rights.
• Assist with documentation, data entry, and maintaining records in compliance with agency policies.
• Support grant writing, fundraising, or program development efforts as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, staff training, and case discussions to gain insight into nonprofit operations.
• Help coordinate community events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Network with local organizations to connect people with additional resources and services.
• Represent the organization in outreach activities to educate the public on disability services and advocacy.
• Ensure proper reporting, investigation, and review of all incidents relative to OPWDD Part 624 regulations and the New York State Justice Center.
• Complete all mandatory and assigned trainings as needed.
• Take the initiative in asking for support in areas needed for development and enroll in training opportunities to assist with accomplishing professional goals.
• Receive mentorship and supervision to enhance understanding of nonprofit management and disability services.
• Engage in reflective learning through journaling, discussions, or project presentations.
• All other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage (available for 30+ hour employees)
• 403B Retirement Plan for long-term financial security
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday packages to maintain work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to support ongoing education and professional growth.
• Assistance for Professional Development to enhance skills and expertise.
• Referral Program to promote a collaborative and rewarding work environment.
• Career Ladder Program offering opportunities for advancement and growth.
• Employee Assistance Program to provide support and resources for personal well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern