Urban Youth Collaborative internship

Location: Chelmsford, MA Job Id: UYCP 2025 # of Openings: 12 Job Title: Urban Youth Collaborative Internship Program (YUCP) Department: Urban Youth Direct Supervisor: Director of Day Habilitation Services, Secondary direct supervision is provided by Director of Family and Community Services Schedule: Varies, minimum of 10 hours and maximum of 40 hours per month Date: September 2018 We are Care Champions. A team of adaptable, collaborative, diverse, mission-driven individuals with a passion for purposeful innovation and service excellence. Our community commits itself to being inclusive and welcoming as we put the whole person at the center of everything we do. Applications must be received prior to May 15, 2026, space for summer program is limited. Summary The Urban Youth Program provides employment to local community youth between the ages of 18 – 23. Interns participate in this “earn while you learn” program working as Peer Mentors with Incompass Human Services ASD Program participants. Administrative/Education Attend training when offered; complete training assignment in a timely manner Attend regular discussion groups with the intern team as required Participate in performance assessment and appraisal process Work as a team member in the ASD Program following instructions and direction from staff Promote safe practices; adhere to and follow all safety policies; report any hazards to supervisors immediately Individual Support Monitor individuals you are assigned to be with; know where they are and help to keep them safe Help individuals to participate in and learn from the activities they engage into the best of their abilities Accompany and assist the individual with community activities to increase understanding of social norms and independence skills Gain and apply knowledge of the individual’s strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, and motivators. The acquired knowledge is to be used to effectively interact with and motivate the individual to reach personal goals Role model appropriate social communication and actions in all settings Communicate with individuals verbally and using alternative communication Demonstrate respect for the individuals’ rights and choices; help them to advocate and speak for themselves Report medical and behavioral concerns to supervisors; communicate effectively with ASD Program supervisors Honor people’s right to confidentiality and follow all HIPAA policies Understand your role and responsibility as a mandated reporter Records and Documentation Complete data documentation as directed and trained by your supervisor Report all incidents and unusual occurrences to your supervisor Complete incident reports, seizure reports, and other reports as directed Follow all agency policies and procedures Qualifications Must pass criminal background screening Must be physically able to walk and/or run 100 yards Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to health, safety, and emergency situations Ability to communicate effectively with adults in a caring and clear manner Experience working with individuals with developmentally disabilities preferred Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problem solving several concrete variables in standardized situations Travel Occasional travel required. This job description is not all inclusive and does not state or imply that these are the only duties/responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow/perform any job related instruction or job related duty as directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management in the Urban Youth Program function. #J-18808-Ljbffr Incompass Human Services