Job Details

Department: Training/Education

Job Status: Intern

Reports to: Designated intern supervisor

Positions Supervised: None

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Work Schedule: all shifts available

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Bachelor level interns may qualify for a paid internship in positions that relate to the provision of case management, care coordination/navigation, crisis services, school based services, early childhood intervention, psychosocial groups and services.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures
• Complete required online and in person trainings
• Complete notes and documentation as required and within expected timeframes
• Attend supervision meetings and staff meetings as assigned
• Report absences, changes in schedule or requested time off to the designated supervisor.
• Define set internship hours in accordance with requirements of the accredited university's field placement office.
• Report to internship on time and as scheduled.
• Abide by federal laws and regulations around confidentiality and privacy.
• Insure compliance with preserving client rights.

Qualifications

Education

• Seeking bachelor degree in psychology, social work, family studies, addictions or related human services field.
• A student in good standing with an accredited university.

Experience:

• Experience and passion working with youth and families
• Knowledge and/or training of child/adolescent development

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Humility in approaching the internship environment with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others
• Excellent listening skills
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Trust/Integrity
• Demonstrates Adaptability/Flexibility
• Developed Time Management Skills
• Developed Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Relationship building
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to be collaborative
• Open to learning and accepting feedback
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (O)

Walk (F) 11 - 20 lbs. (O)

Sit (F) 21 - 50 lbs. (O)

Manually Manipulate (0) 51 - 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Above Shoulder (O)

Climb (O) Push/Pull

Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (O)

Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O)

Bend (O) 41 - 100 lbs. (O)

Other Physical Requirements:

Interns must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the office setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and Community-Based working environment; requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis, potential risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth.

Job Type: Internship

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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