Program Intern

Inspire • Sunnyside, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Intern participates in the Internship Experience or the Career Opportunity Experience Program. This Internship position is paid and may not exceed 90 days. This limited learning experience is designed to provide supervised, hands-on exposure to professional practice in education, health, mental health, social services, and family support settings. The position supports programmatic or center operations while focusing on skill development, career exploration, and workforce readiness in alignment with the participant’s educational status and program track. Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to 3,110 children in a center-based and home-based setting, at more than 25 Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the State of Washington. At these sites, Inspire employs over 1,000 staff on a $52 million annual budget. Inspire provides these services under various federal and state funded programs with differing regulations and stipulations, which must be coordinated and adhered to, including, but not limited to: Regional Head Start (RHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and Early Head Start (EHS). The organization is required to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds. A large majority of children’s first language is Spanish. Over the past 40 years, Inspire has strategically and incrementally increased its capacity to address the rapidly changing needs of its families and communities.

Requirements

• Meets eligibility requirements for assigned program track
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
• Currently enrolled in a college or university; Pursuing a degree related to Social Work, Social Services/Mental Health, Nursing/Health, or Early Childhood Education. (Internship Experience Track)
• High School Diploma graduate or first-year college student; Interested in early learning or human services. (Career Opportunity Experience Track)
• Previous work experience (paid or volunteer) in an office setting or early learning center.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check
• Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance; (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment)
• Subject to initial and periodic TB screen
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training, (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Blood Borne Pathogen training, (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Subject to drug screen
• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement
• Must complete and sign a Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis
• Attend required orientation at program start
• Comply with attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping requirements
• Follow safety, conduct, and confidentiality standards
• Engage actively in learning opportunities and assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, program recipients, school district personnel, and the general public.
• Type 40-50 words per minute.
• Ability to perform administrative responsibilities.
• English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom, center, or departmental daily operations.
• Observing and assisting with education, health, mental health, or family services delivery.
• Applying academic or foundational knowledge in supervised practical settings.
• Assisting with data collection, documentation, and recordkeeping as appropriate.
• Participating in training, orientation, and professional development activities.
• Maintaining confidentiality of participants, family, health information, and other confidential information.
• Demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to program expectations.
• Completing assigned tasks within the scope of the internship or career experience track.
• Interns do not perform duties requiring independent professional licensure or unsupervised responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED