Adult Social Rehabilitation Intern

Description Position:

Adult Social Rehabilitation Intern

Rate: $13.50- $15.39

Schedule:

Up to 30 hours per week

Location:

Homestead, Pa

The Adult Social Rehabilitation Intern is a paid position designed to provide practical experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery-oriented services, community mental health, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Under the supervision of the Social Rehabilitation Supervisor and designated rehabilitation staff, the internassistsin planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating recovery-focused groups, classes, and community activities that support adults experiencing mental health challenges. The intern develops professional competencies in assessment, engagement, documentation, therapeutic communication, community integration, rehabilitation principles, and interdisciplinary teamwork while contributing to the overall mission of the Adult Social Rehabilitation Program.

This position is intended to provide meaningful experiential learning while supporting participant recovery, wellness, independent living, and community inclusion.

• Assist with planning, organizing, andfacilitatingrecovery-oriented groups, classes, workshops, and recreational activities.
• Support participants in developing social, communication, wellness, coping, and independent living skills.

• Participate in community outings and skill-building activities under staff supervision.
• Assist with transportation-related activities as assigned and approv

• Complete assigned documentation within establishedtimeframesand according to agency standards.

• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions,trainings, and program meetings.

• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Learn evidence-based psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery practices.

• Assist with activity setup, preparation of materials, room organization, and cleanup.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support internship learningobjectivesand program operations.

• Regular attendance is essential. Interns are expected to report to work on time and adhere toestablishedschedules, agency policies, and internship expectations.

• Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's degree program or recent graduate (within one year) in:
  Psychology,Social Work,Human Services,Sociology,Counseling,Rehabilitation Services,Behavioral Health, or Related Social Science Field

• Previous volunteer, practicum, internship, or employment experience in human services, behavioral health, education, rehabilitation, or community services preferred.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges is helpful but not required.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and communicate effectively.
• Ability toparticipatein office-based and community-based activities.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to travel within the communityasrequiredforprogramactivities.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux…