Urban Youth Collaborative internship

Job Title: Urban Youth Collaborative Internship Program (YUCP)Department: Urban YouthDirect Supervisor: Director of Day Habilitation Services, Secondary direct supervision is provided by Director of Family and Community ServicesSchedule: Varies, minimum of 10 hours and maximum of 40 hours per monthDate: September 2018Inclusive. Innovative. Open-Hearted.We are Care Champions. A team of adaptable, collaborative, diverse, mission-driven individuals with a passion for purposeful innovation and service excellence. Our community commits itself to being inclusive and welcoming as we put the whole person at the center of everything we do.Applications must be received prior to May 16, 2025, space for summer program is limitedWe are now accepting internships for the Fall of 2025SummaryThe Urban Youth Program provides employment to local community youth between the ages of 18 - 23. Interns participate in this "earn while you learn" program working as Peer Mentors with Incompass Human Services ASD Program participants.The following duties and scope of responsibility are listed below, but are not limited to:ADMINISTRATIVE/EDUCATIONAttend training when offered; complete training assignment in a timely mannerAttend regular discussion groups with the intern team as requiredParticipate in performance assessment and appraisal processWork as a team member in the ASD Program following instructions and direction from staffPromote safe practices; adhere to and follow all safety policies; report any hazards to supervisors immediatelyINDIVIDUAL SUPPORTMonitor individuals you are assigned to be with; know where they are and help to keep them safeHelp individuals to participate in and learn from the activities they engage into the best of their abilitiesAccompany and assist the individual with community activities to increase understanding of social norms and independence skillsGain and apply knowledge of the individual's strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, and motivators. The acquired knowledge is to be used to effectively interact with and motivate the individual to reach personal goalsRole model appropriate social communication and actions in all settingsCommunicate with individuals verbally and using alternative communicationDemonstrate respect for the individuals' rights and choices; help them to advocate and speak for themselvesReport medical and behavioral concerns to supervisors; communicate effectively with ASD Program supervisorsHonor people's right to confidentiality and follow all HIPAA policiesUnderstand your role and responsibility as a mandated reporterRECORDS AND DOCUMENTATIONComplete data documentation as directed and trained by your supervisorReport all incidents and unusual occurrences to your supervisorComplete incident reports, seizure reports, and other reports as directedFollow all agency policies and proceduresQUALIFICATIONSThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must pass criminal background screeningMust be physically able to walk and/or run 100 yardsAbility to respond appropriately and quickly to health, safety, and emergency situationsAbility to communicate effectively with adults in a caring and clear mannerExperience working with individuals with developmentally disabilities preferredAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problem solving several concrete variables in standardized situationsTRAVELOccasional travel required.This job description is not all inclusive and does not state or imply that these are the only duties/responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow/perform any job related instruction or job related duty as directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management in the Urban Youth Program function.