Social Groups and Language Skills Intern

Social Groups and Language Skills Extern

At Developmental Specialty Partners (DSP Health), we offer structured, play-based programs that support children’s social engagement, communication, and participation in group routines. These programs operate within a collaborative clinic environment where staff work closely together to create positive, organized experiences for children and families.

The Social Groups & Language Skills Extern role is an unpaid, supportive Externship designed for students seeking hands‑on exposure to a child‑focused clinical setting. Externs serve in a helper role
, assisting staff during structured group activities and learning about clinic operations, teamwork, and child development through observation and guided participation.

As an Extern, you will support play‑based group programs and daily clinic activities by assisting staff with preparation, organization, and child engagement. Externs do not lead sessions independently and work under direct staff supervision at all times.

This role is ideal for students interested in speech-language pathology, education, psychology, child development
, or related fields who want practical experience in a structured, team‑based environment.

Assist staff during structured group activities by setting up materials, organizing supplies, and preparing activity spaces

Support children during activities by helping guide routines, assisting with materials, and modeling participation as directed

Follow staff direction to support smooth transitions and group organization

Provide general in‑session support to clinicians and staff as needed

Assist with clinic organization, inventory, and preparation of program materials

Support light administrative or front desk tasks when requested

Observe clinic operations and learn about child development and behavioral health practices

Receive direct, ongoing supervision and step‑by‑step guidance from staff

Work alongside experienced team members who provide modeling, instruction, and feedback

Participate in activities in a supportive role
, not as an independent facilitator or clinician

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in a related field (e.g., Speech‑Language Pathology, Education, Psychology, Liberal Arts, or similar)

Interest in working with children and supporting language, communication, and social engagement

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Reliable, professional, and receptive to feedback

Commitment of 10–12 hours per week

Minimum commitment of 3–6 months

Approximately 80% of time supporting structured clinic activities (including Cosmic Kids and other play‑based programs)

Approximately 20% of time observing, learning, and assisting with general clinic or administrative tasks

A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the Externship, based on performance and commitment

Monthly feedback meetings to support learning and professional development