Behavioral Health Respite Care Provider Intern (Fall 2026)

The Behavioral Health (BH) Respite Care Provider Intern in the BH Respite Program provides compassionate care and supervision to children and adolescents with diverse needs, including behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for participants while accompanying participants in a variety of respite activities. This position is an internship and works up to 19 hours per week.

Essential duties

• Help provide a structured environment for youth to participate in the scheduled Respite activities. Encourage participation in scheduled respite activities. Transport BH Respite clients to and from the program activity. Assist in supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adolescents in the program. Assist in facilitating structured activities such as arts and crafts, recreation, and life skills development. Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution using effective strategies. Maintain and complete accurate documentation for all youth in attendance for respite services as needed. Communicate effectively with participants, program staff, families, and service providers.
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• DUTIES: All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Learn how to intake clients, learn how to use and complete program notes in SmartChart, advertise and promote the BH Respite Program in the community. Organize Transportation routes and transport youth to and from the program sites. Learn the correct procedures in accordance with Bellefaire JCB Policies. Other duties as assigned by management. Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.