Human Services Intern

Latham Centers, Inc.; Brewster (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Housing may be available

Tuition reimbursement eligibility

Job summary

Latham Centers, Inc. offers internship opportunities inside our Residential Children's Program on Cape Cod, Brewster, MA. As a Human Services Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting students with developmental and educational needs while working within an interdisciplinary team.

Interns will contribute to individualized plans, observe clinical services, and participate in trainings. Housing may be available, and compensation includes hourly pay of $20.20.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with children, individuals with disabilities, or in human services settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students in residential, educational, and community settings.
• Assist students in developing daily living, social, communication, and independent living skills.
• Serve as a positive role model and maintain professional relationships with students.
• Support implementation of individualized educational, treatment, and behavior support plans.
• Supervise and engage students during classroom activities, residential programming, recreational activities, and community outings.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students on campus and in community settings.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate documentation related to student progress and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, clinicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist in maintaining safe, organized, and therapeutic learning and living environments.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and participate in approved crisis intervention procedures when necessary.
• Attend required trainings and maintain required certifications.
• Observe and participate in interdisciplinary meetings, treatment planning activities, and professional shadowing opportunities.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and behavior management protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Make a Difference. Get Up to a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Looking for meaningful work? Join Latham Centers as a Direct Support Professional and help people with disabilities build independence, develop skills, reach personal goals, and engage in their communities.

Eligible new Direct Support Professional hires can receive up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Additional eligibility and employment requirements apply.

Position:Human Services Intern

Location: Brewster, MA

Job Id:854

# of Openings:4

Create the Internship Experience You Want at Latham Centers

Latham Centers offers flexible internship opportunities within our Residential Children's Program, where we work with children and adolescents with developmental, educational, behavioral, and mental health needs.

We can customize your internship experience based on your academic requirements and career interests, with opportunities in:

• Special Education
• Residential Services
• Clinical Services
• Nursing
• Behavioral Health

Interns gain hands-on experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team while exploring careers in human services. Opportunities may include attending IEP meetings, observing clinical services, shadowing nursing and behavioral health professionals, and participating in other learning experiences tailored to your goals.

Whether you're studying Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Nursing, or a related field, we'll work with you to create a meaningful internship experience that fits your needs.

Compensation: $20.20 per hour

Location: Brewster, MA

Need housing? We can help. Employee housing may be available for interns based on availability, making it easier to take advantage of this unique hands-on learning opportunity at Latham Centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students in residential, educational, and community settings.
• Assist students in developing daily living, social, communication, and independent living skills.
• Serve as a positive role model and maintain professional relationships with students.
• Support implementation of individualized educational, treatment, and behavior support plans.
• Supervise and engage students during classroom activities, residential programming, recreational activities, and community outings.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students on campus and in community settings.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate documentation related to student progress and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, clinicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist in maintaining safe, organized, and therapeutic learning and living environments.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and participate in approved crisis intervention procedures when necessary.
• Attend required trainings and maintain required certifications.
• Observe and participate in interdisciplinary meetings, treatment planning activities, and professional shadowing opportunities.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and behavior management protocols

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No prior experience required. Experience working with children, individuals with disabilities, or in human services settings preferred.

Latham Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

At Latham, we're dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to individuals with complex disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every single day.

Latham Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, including three medical plans with 87% coverage for individual and 65% for family plans, along with contributions covering 75% of the deductible. Additionally, employees enjoy dental and vision insurance options.

Competitive Pay/Paid Time Off

Latham offers competitive pay with a $3 per hour weekend differential. Full time employees accrue 5 weeks of Earned Time Away in the first year of employment. $3/hour weekend differential.

Housing

Latham may be able to provide temporary individual housing based on availability.

Retirement Program

Latham provides up to a 5% employer match for any employee enrolled in the 403b retirement plan. Employees are eligible at the start of employment.

Childcare reimbursement is available to all benefited employees after 120 days of employment.

Paid Training and Tuition Reimbursement

Latham provides training opportunities to help staff advance skills and professional growth. Tuition reimbursement is available to benefited employees after 1 year of employment.

Locations across Cape Cod and Southeast MA

Employee Benefits Summary

Benefits are available to full or part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week in a regular position. Eligibility is generally the first day of the 3rd month of employment or at open enrollment in July. Details are provided through Supervisors, Human Resources, and the collective bargaining agreement. The benefits package is reviewed periodically and subject to change.

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teamwork

"You will not meet more dedicated and helpful colleagues. When I first started at Latham, I was petrified with starting my career. I soon realized how united and supportive the staff are. And the students are out of this world. They are creative, funny, and eager to learn. I could not ask for a better working environment. I'm lucky!"

Training | Experience | Opportunity | Development

Located in Brewster our Interns will work on our beautiful, 3-acre campus, which includes 4 college dorm-like residential living situations, an approved Department of Elementary and Secondary school, with nursing and a physician directly on-campus. You will have the opportunity to work directly with students/residents diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome and individuals with a trauma background.

Clinical interns will work collectively with the clinical department and physician, assisting with supervised group and individual therapy, crisis intervention and supervision. Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services.

Education interns will work collectively with classroom teachers and educational administration on meeting students Individualized Education Plan goals and using the common core in the classrooms.

Flexible hours and work week, based on your school’s requirements. See open positions above for additional internship opportunities are regularly posted.

Qualifications include: High School degree or GED; ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.