CARES Center - Residential Care Intern

Canopy Careers • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

In this role, students completing the CARES – Residential Care internship will become a part of our team who is trained to meet children where they are with consistency and care. Students will learn how we support our organization so they can best serve our children and families Assist in providing a therapeutic environment for clients in the CARES Center program (residential and school day) Through this internship the student will work with a dynamic team of Mission Makers who are highly committed to the Canopy mission. Mission Makers show up with heart, consistency and commitment The student will support direct care staff as they monitor behaviors / skills according to individualized behavior plans Students must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and must be able to integrate into our vibrantly inclusive and passionate team Students will gain hands on exposure to trauma-informed, evidence-based care and real world experience within a structured clinical setting This is a paid internship opportunity.

Requirements

• Current students enrolled in an undergraduate program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage & Family Counseling, or related field
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by college affiliates or their assigned site supervisor
• Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship
• Students must be 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license
• Students must possess excellent oral and written presentation skills, maturity, self-motivation, and must be able to integrate into our vibrantly inclusive and passionate team

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a therapeutic environment for clients in the CARES Center program (residential and school day)
• Support direct care staff as they monitor behaviors / skills according to individualized behavior plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees