Internship/Practicum/Job Training Participant

INTERN11262025

Job title: Internship/Practicum/Job Training Participant

Bargaining Unit: Status: Non-Bargaining Unit

PART-TIME ☒ (hours per week

29.5 or less)

Duration: 12–16-week training experience

Educational qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or currently enrolled in high school, GED, college, training program, or vocational rehabilitation services.
• Field of study may include (but is not limited to):
• Human Services
• Rehabilitation or Social Services
• Business or Administrative fields
• Manufacturing
• Computer Science or Information Technology
• Education
• Workforce Development
• General Career Exploration

Experience qualifications

• Experience is not required as this is a learning opportunity.

Other qualifications

• Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating an agency vehicle, have a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and/or the required level of personal auto insurance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, per company requirements.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and maintain positive professional relationships with staff, consumers, managers, and visitors.

Immediate supervisor: Assigned Department Designee

POSITIONS SUPERVISED (or Team Lead responsibilities, if applicable)

None.

Job responsibilities summary

• The Intern / Practicum / Job Training Participant role is designed to help individuals gain real-world work experience in one or more Phoenix departments.
• The experience may include:
• Rehabilitation & Human Services exposure
• Computer and technology skill-building
• Administrative and office-based tasks
• Data entry, documentation support, or digital skill development
• Job shadowing with career specialists, job coaches, or program staff
• Learning workplace professionalism, communication, and time management
• Participants receive coaching, structured learning activities, and hands-on skills practice, helping them prepare for future employment.

Essential functions

• Provide administrative support staff to support the programs of Huntsville Rehabilitation Foundation.
• Depending on the assigned department, participants may:

• Rehabilitation / Human Services
• Shadow staff during consumer appointments or workplace support.
• Learn about documentation, progress notes, and person-centered processes.
• Assist with organizing resources, preparing materials, or supporting group activities.
• Observe employment services, job coaching, or job development activities.

• Computer / Technology
• Assist with basic computer tasks, typing, research, or data entry.
• Learn to use Microsoft Office, email systems, filing systems, or case management tools.
• Support computer lab activities, equipment setup, or digital literacy tasks.

• Administrative / Office Support
• Greet visitors, answer phones, or direct inquiries.
• Assist with scanning, copying, filing, or preparing packets.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Maintain organized workspaces and front desk areas.

• Program & Department Support
• Help prepare materials for meetings, classes, or workshops.
• Support staff with special projects, events, or community outreach activities.
• Assist with data tracking, spreadsheets, or basic reporting under supervision.

• General Workplace Skills
• Practice time management, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Participate in training on workplace expectations, safety, and professionalism.

Tasks will be assigned based on the intern’s skills, interests, and instructional goals

• SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Perform assigned tasks with support and supervision.
• Participate in training sessions, check-ins, and skill development meetings.
• Ask questions and request clarification when needed.
• Follow all Phoenix policies, including confidentiality and safety procedures.
• Complete time sheets accurately and maintain reliable attendance

Working conditions/Physical requirements

• Adequate ability is required for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
• Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and in all situations.
• Ability to move safely around the work area.
• Ability to retrieve items from high and low areas.
• Ability to perceive size, discrimination, temperature, shapes, and/or textures.
• Physical stamina to work at least 4 hours per day.

Emotional capacities

• Must be able to adapt to change positively.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have stable work behaviors daily.
• Must be able to maintain good work attendance.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment to maintain a safe work environment.

Non-Essential functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Rate of pay

$13.00 per hour

• "Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer.
• Individuals with disabilities, including "disabled veterans" or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.” All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on disability, being a veteran, female, minority, or in any other protected group.
• We are a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Phoenix internal and programmatic applicants, and individuals with disabilities, will receive first consideration.
• Conditions of employment may include compliance with infection prevention protocols recommended by the CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies."