Urban Youth Collaborative internship

Job Title:

Urban Youth Collaborative Internship Program (YUCP)

Department:
Urban Youth

Direct Supervisor:
Director of Day Habilitation Services, Secondary direct supervision is provided by Director of Family and Community Services

Schedule:

Varies, minimum of 10 hours and maximum of 40 hours per month

Date:
September 2018

Inclusive. Innovative. Open-Hearted.

We are Care Champions. A team of adaptable, collaborative, diverse, mission-driven individuals with a passion for purposeful innovation and service excellence. Our community commits itself to being inclusive and welcoming as we put the whole person at the center of everything we do.

Applications must be received prior to May 16, 2025, space for summer program is limited

We are now accepting internships for the Fall of 2025

Summary

The Urban Youth Program provides employment to local community youth between the ages of 18 - 23. Interns participate in this "earn while you learn" program working as Peer Mentors with Incompass Human Services ASD Program participants.

The following duties and scope of responsibility are listed below, but are not limited to:

ADMINISTRATIVE/EDUCATION

Attend training when offered; complete training assignment in a timely manner

Attend regular discussion groups with the intern team as required

Participate in performance assessment and appraisal process

Work as a team member in the ASD Program following instructions and direction from staff

Promote safe practices; adhere to and follow all safety policies; report any hazards to supervisors immediately

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

Monitor individuals you are assigned to be with; know where they are and help to keep them safe

Help individuals to participate in and learn from the activities they engage into the best of their abilities

Accompany and assist the individual with community activities to increase understanding of social norms and independence skills

Gain and apply knowledge of the individual's strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, and motivators. The acquired knowledge is to be used to effectively interact with and motivate the individual to reach personal goals

Role model appropriate social communication and actions in all settings

Communicate with individuals verbally and using alternative communication

Demonstrate respect for the individuals' rights and choices; help them to advocate and speak for themselves

Report medical and behavioral concerns to supervisors; communicate effectively with ASD Program supervisors

Honor people's right to confidentiality and follow all HIPAA policies

Understand your role and responsibility as a mandated reporter

RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

Complete data documentation as directed and trained by your supervisor

Report all incidents and unusual occurrences to your supervisor

Complete incident reports, seizure reports, and other reports as directed

Follow all agency policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must pass criminal background screening

Must be physically able to walk and/or run 100 yards

Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to health, safety, and emergency situations

Ability to communicate effectively with adults in a caring and clear manner

Experience working with individuals with developmentally disabilities preferred

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problem solving several concrete variables in standardized situations

TRAVEL

Occasional travel required.

This job description is not all inclusive and does not state or imply that these are the only duties/responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow/perform any job related instruction or job related duty as directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management in the Urban Youth Program function.