Residential Oversight Specialist intern
About The Position
The Residential Oversight Specialist (ROS) Intern supports the Residential Oversight Specialist and Service Manager in ensuring that individuals served are able to work toward their goals, achieve their potential, and experience a high quality of life. This internship provides hands-on experience in residential services, leadership development, and compliance within a group home setting while maintaining a strong focus on Cornerstone Valley’s mission, values, and culture. The ROS Intern role is a learning-focused, non-supervisory position designed to build professional skills, deepen understanding of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD/DD), and prepare the intern for potential future leadership roles within the organization.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required (current enrollment in human services, psychology, social work, or related field preferred)
- 2 years experience working with IDD/DD adult/Children required
- Interest in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Strong communication skills
- Professional demeanor and respect for confidentiality
- Desire to learn, grow, and receive feedback
- Alignment with Cornerstone Valley’s values of Compassion, Integrity, and Responsibility
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn agency systems
Responsibilities
- Supporting group home cleanliness and organization
- Monitoring the home and grounds for safety and cleanliness
- Assisting with safety checklists and fire drills
- Helping ensure adequate program supplies (groceries, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Supporting meal planning that meets nutritional and dietary needs
- Maintaining security and confidentiality of keys, files, and information
- Assisting with proper documentation and record organization in compliance with agency and OAR requirements
- Observe and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care
- Assist staff in ensuring the health, safety, and rights of individuals served
- Support community inclusion and preferred activities
- Learn and follow Individual Support Plans (ISP)
- Assist with documentation in Therap and other required systems, as appropriate
- Observe medication management practices in accordance with policy (no independent medication administration unless fully trained and authorized)
- Participate in ISP meetings, entries, exits, and related program activities as appropriate
- Observe leadership and supervisory practices within the residential program
- Assist with staff training preparation and coordination
- Support positive communication and teamwork within the home
- Model professionalism in interactions with staff, individuals, families, and community partners
- Assist with projects related to staff engagement, compliance, and quality assurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
