Paid Direct Care Internship

Dear Students:

 

A residential treatment facility in Zelienople, PA is seeking a Direct Care Intern for a paid, part-time position for summer 2012.

 

Responsibilities:

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Provide therapeutic services to either children or teens that range in age from 6 to 18 years of age who have diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis within a residential setting, or care to adolescents and teens that range from 12 to 18 years of age within a Group Home setting. 

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>For Direct Care Interns within the Residential Treatment Facility guidance comes on a daily basis through a treatment plan that will help clients to develop the skills necessary to achieve a healthier life. 

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>For Direct Care Interns who work within the Group Home setting, this position provides guidance for continual emotional growth while helping each child to develop Life Skills that will lead to a life of independence.

 

Requirements: 

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Working towards a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, nursing, education or a field in human services. 

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions. 

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must possess verbal and written communication skills. 

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must be 21 years of age.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must have the physical dexterity in order to assist in physical interventions as necessary.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must complete and pass agency Crisis /Physical Intervention training.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must possess verbal and written communication skills.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Valid driver’s license is required.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Eligible for Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.

<![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Knowledge Areas: Verbal/Non-Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Behavior Management Techniques, Therapeutic Intervention Techniques, Time Management, Child Development, Positive Discipline

 

Interested students are asked to contact Cheryl Rink or Barbara Zarnick in the Center for Experiential Education at 871-7680 or via email.  An approved resume is required.

 

 

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Submitted by: Barbara Zarnick

Internship/ Co-op Coordinator

The Center for Experiential Education

Gannon University