Aspire Internship Program

We are Aspire Living & Learning, a nonprofit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking interns to work out of one of our Approved Private Special Education Programs in Stamford, CT; Naugatuck, CT; or Trumbull, CT (primary location). Interns will provide services to children who have been outplaced to our program due to social, behavioral, and/or academic needs. Responsibilities Student interns will have the opportunity to develop skills through one-on-one therapeutic encounters with students within a private, non-profit, special education school setting. Interns will work with students with various diagnoses, including autism, ADD, ADHD, trauma, and others. They will engage in coordinated services with experienced staff—special education teachers, school social workers, behavior technologists, BCBA’s, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists—through student support, treatment plans (IEP’s, behavior plans, treatment plans, etc.), and case management. Interns will attend weekly team and staff meetings, provider meetings, parent meetings, and IEP/PPT meetings. They will receive weekly supervision from their site-based agency supervisor to ensure progress towards course learning objectives and will have the opportunity to develop, support, and engage school-wide initiatives, including social emotional learning, bullying prevention, sports, therapeutic group work, and school culture and climate. Position Type Unpaid Internship Schedule Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3 pm, depending on program requirements Qualifications Currently enrolled in a program accepted by Aspire Living & Learning's internship program Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and a collaborative approach Important Note Timeliness is crucial in the application process. Selected candidates will undergo background checks as part of the selection process. Please ensure that all application materials are completed accurately and submitted on time to be considered for this opportunity. How to Apply To apply for this internship, please complete the application in full. Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspire Employment Opportunities