Resource - Respite Center Internship

YAI • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The resource center is a 4-bedroom respite home where individuals with IDD & NDD over age 18 years old come to engage in therapeutic activities designed to create healthy habits, and structures that work to reduce crisis and maintain stability. Guest can stay from 2 – 30 days at a time. The intern should be registered in a Human Services degree program (AA; BA or Masters) in (Mental Health; Social Work; Behavioral Support; Human Services; Psychology or Sociology). They should be patient, kind, and understand the psychology of working with people with Autism, Mental Health challenges and developmental delays. The intern must also be open to learning new skills and being part of a team. The intern will engage in administrative tasks and Clinical Tasks. Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor the intern will complete the following tasks:

Requirements

• Must be registered in a Human Services degree program (AA; BA or Masters) in (Mental Health; Social Work; Behavioral Support; Human Services; Psychology or Sociology)
• Patient
• Kind
• Understand the psychology of working with people with Autism, Mental Health challenges and developmental delays
• Open to learning new skills
• Open to being part of a team

Responsibilities

• Filing documentation in correct categories in client files
• Review documentation required for guest admissions to ensure all documentation is current and complies with OPWDD guidelines
• Support with transitioning system from paper to digital platform.
• Observing engagement of the people we support and provide clinical feedback.
• Participate in Clinical Consultations with the Clinical team to address and learn strategies for crisis reduction on an individual basis.
• Help revamp guest activities to support the Bio-Psycho-Social model of CSIDD.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees