CARES Center - Residential Care Intern

Canopy Children's Solutions • 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
• All interns are required to attend a mandatory orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship
• Business professional or clinical attire
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor
• sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and climbing stairs as needed and repetitive motions. Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols
• frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise

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