Intern

Description

Birch internships provide students with an introduction to providing educational, residential, facilitative and family support services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We offer special education and clinical services for children from 3 through 21 years; Day Habilitation to individuals who have aged out of educational services; residential services to those who cannot live at home and Community Habilitation services for those living with their families.

The experience is designed to provide students the opportunity to broaden their skillset in a desired program area and to create meaningful connections. Interns may receive instruction in providing counseling and/or case management for persons we support, keeping updated client files and progress notes, facilitating groups and planning activities. Upon completion of the internship assignment, and upon graduation, our interns receive priority consideration for possible full-time employment in one of our many programs.

To be considered for an internship assignment, students must meet the minimum screening requirements and will be required to follow all rules and regulations established by Birch, regulatory agencies, and the student internship agreement.

Types of Internships Available

• Education Program:
• Special Education Teacher, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Level 1 and Level 2, Psychology, Social Work
• Our interns have the option of working in Preschool or School-age classrooms.
  

Position Criteria

Birch Family Services offers UNPAID educational opportunities.

Once a student or an institute of higher learning contacts Birch Family Services to express interest in a possible intern placement, Human Resources will verify that a fully executed education affiliation agreement exists on file. If a current agreement does not exist, one must be established prior to start of intern assignment.

Transportation to and from the assigned worksite, and for related business travel is the responsibility of the intern; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including to/from the worksite) will be reimbursed.

Birch Family Services reserves the right to terminate the internship assignment of the student whose application materials are found to be fraudulent. Birch Family Services also has the right to terminate the intern if, in the opinion of the supervisor, the intern’s fails to measure up to standards of conduct or performance.

Qualifications

• First or second year Master’s level student in related field
• Senior year student pursuing Bachelor’s degree in related field
  
  

Must possess strong desire and/or prior experience working to provide education and community supports for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families.

Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Must demonstrate a high degree of organization, detail orientation.

Internship Eligibility Selection and Screening:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME, SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, CURRENT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE LETTERS.

Failure to provide these documents will result in the removal of your application from consideration.

Required GPA/Academic Standing

Undergraduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher prior to the commencement of an internship.

Graduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher prior to the commencement of an internship.

Student must be (and remain) in good academic standing i.e., (must not be on academic probation).

Clearance Process

All students must be properly vetted prior to the start of their internship. The prospective student must complete the Human Resources screening process, which minimally includes a check of the Staff Exclusion List, Statewide Central Register, Sex Offender Registry and a line of sight agreement approved by the principal and an original current medical completed by physician, stamped, signed, and dated. Fingerprinting is not required for a student intern.

Prior to start of assignment students will be required to complete Birch Family Services Orientation. This includes presentations on Birch Code of Conduct, Workplace Harassment and Corporate Compliance, as well as program specific training.