IDD Clinical Intern

Location: West Coxsackie, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Aug 21, 2024

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Access: Supports for Living Inc. is in the business of doing good. We have a mission: To help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. Here, you’ll be a valued part of an innovative team that touches the lives of more than 10,000 people each year across the Hudson Valley in programs supporting people to pursue the life they imagine. At Access, we believe in work with a purpose.

To learn more about Access and our services visit accesssupports.org .

This position will support adults with IDD and their staff to manage behavioral concerns helping them to have more meaningful lives.

This position requires that applicants be enrolled in a degree program that will grant them credit hours for their internship. Applicants must also be graduate level students studying Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or a related field.

To be considered for an internship placement with Access, please submit a cover letter with your application that includes the school you are attending, your degree program, details on your internship requirements, and the program(s) of interest to you.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments.

• Co-leads support and psycho-education groups.

• Conducts other assessments as appropriate including away time assessments, Personal Outcomes Measures, etc.

• Provide 1:1 support to people with IDD and their families.

  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Assignments may be determined at a future date based on graduate program requirements.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Interest in helping adults with IDD to gain independence and more meaningful lives.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility.

• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with system users regarding technical and business issues.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current graduate level student in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.

  PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be capable of doing SCIP-R physical interventions once trained.

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for moderate-periods of time

• Able to work in open space floor plan

• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow individuals

• Work alongside individuals within 3 feet

• Occasional lifting of > _15+pounds

  ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.

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