Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Internship Opportunities

Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc.

Wheeling West Virginia

Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc., provides life opportunities for people with disabilities by enhancing career growth and potential for those who share their journeys. The work environment for our Interns varies from working directly, one-on-one with clients, to professional opportunities within our administrative offices. An internship with RNS will expose everyone to the uniqueness of working for a non-profit along with the understanding of how their work can affect change within the organization.

We believe in nurturing the next generation of leaders. Whether you are just starting your college journey or preparing to launch your professional career, we offer a pathway to gain invaluable, real-world experience that truly matters. Here is what we offer:

• Entry-Level Direct Care Interns
• Target Candidate: Students just starting college in a human service field (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, etc.).
• The Role: Work directly with the individuals we serve. You will assist with daily activities, skill-building, and community integration while providing vital mentorship.

Position Overview

Are you just starting college and looking to build a powerful foundation for your future career? We are seeking compassionate, motivated interns to join our frontline team. No prior experience is necessary. We provide full, comprehensive training to teach you the foundational skills needed to excel in the human services, social work, or counseling fields.

• Advanced Human Services Interns
• Target Candidate: Upperclassmen close to graduating in a human service field who are actively pursuing a professional career path.
• The Role: You will gain exposure to program management, regulatory compliance, and care coordination to bridge the gap between academic theory and full-time employment.

• Position Overview
• If you are nearing graduation and preparing to transition into a professional career in human services management, this internship is built for you. This advanced role bridges the gap between academic theory and full-time employment, offering high-level insight into non-profit administration, compliance, and clinical case oversight.

• Non-Profit Finance & Administration Interns
• Target Candidate: College students majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Non-Profit Management.
• The Role: Gain specialized insight into the financial mechanics of a prominent non-profit organization. Assist with budgeting, billing processes, fiscal compliance, and fund tracking under the direct guidance of our executive leadership team.

• Position Overview
• Discover the intricate financial mechanics behind a successful human services non-profit. We are seeking a Finance & Administration Intern to work alongside our executive leadership team. This role offers hands-on experience in specialized non-profit fiscal compliance, grant tracking, and fund accounting.

What We Are Looking For

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university program matches one of our tracks.
• A compassionate, patient, and growth-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• A genuine desire to advocate for and empower individuals with developmental disabilities.

Internship Pathways:

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including the mission, goals, and all other aspects of service.
• Has a designated department for their practicum to ensure college requirements are agreed upon and implemented.
• Provides ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Accept designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final projects during the internship.
• Engages with staff and clients.
• Provide suggestions for management for improving internal processes.
• Assists in creating performance reports specific to the interns' practicum.

Intern Qualifications / Skills :

• Verbal communication
• Organization
• Scheduling
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Other - Specific to the interns' practicum requirements. In a college degree program

EOE Statement

Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc. (RNS) is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. RNS is an equal opportunity employer which is fully committed to the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our mission is to support the life opportunities for people with disabilities and enhance their career growth.