Human Services Intern (61803)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Exeter -
• Exeter,
• RI 02822Position
• Type:
• On
• CallEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolSalary
• Range: $20.19 - $20.19
• HourlyJob
• Category: EducationCALLING ALL PSYCHOLOGY & HUMAN SERVICES MAJORS!!! Summer is right around the corner and you need some real world work experience relative to your major. Are you an upbeat, caring individual that's looking for meaning in their work? Do you find it rewarding to help people achieve their goals with your guidance and support? We have just the opportunity for you! The Exeter Job Corps Academy is looking for a summer intern to work with our Career Counselors and Residential staff. You will help provide students ages 16-24 with a safe, clean, and structured living environment that fosters student retention, satisfaction, achievement, and success in the Job Corps program. WHY WORK FOR US?
• Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff - only $2.50 for a hot meal and salad bar!!!
• Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
• State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment - cancel that expensive gym membership!!!
• Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
• Courteous, team-oriented, diverse staff and student body WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY? We support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Certified Medical Assistant training. EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program.
• WORK
• HOURS
• Monday-Friday, 1pm-6pm (1:00pm-3:30pm with
• Career
• Counselors / 3:30pm-6:00pm with dorm and recreation staff) RATE OF PAY $20.19 per hour RESPONSIBILITIES o Provide guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in training classrooms and the dormitory which will assist them in accomplishing their goals and objectives. o Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor. o Assist in unit activities o Help prepare the daily operations report, pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students. o Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory. o Enter student case notes in the center information system. o Participate in career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and creating positive peer leadership role modeling techniques within the dorm. o Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions and independent living skills. o Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers. o Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy. o Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions. o Other duties as assigned. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Must be 21 years or older to apply High School Diploma or equivalent required Must be enrolled in a Psychology, Human Services, Adolescent Behavior or related two or four-year program - must be prepared to submit an electronic transcript A valid in-State Driver’s License preferred Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.