Inspiring. Rewarding. Part of a Team.
These are just some of the words to describe what its like being an intern at Youth Consultation Service (YCS).
Each day YCS provides services to thousands of New Jersey families who have children with special needs, by offering individualized educational, mental health and/or behavioral health programming. Some of the children in our group homes are separated from their loved ones and have been affected by trauma, while others experience intellectual and developmental disabilities that adversely affect their behavior. Many youth and families participate in intensive in-home and community support that enables them to stay together. Some children receive intensive individualized instruction and behavioral support in our school and learning center.
In all these programs, interns are fully integrated into the daily activities and are an integral component of the treatment and services we offer to our youth and families.
Responsibilities:
• Providing counseling or speech therapy • Implementing behavior analysis or treatment plans • Collecting and analyzing financial data • Developing and delivering training
The responsibilities of the intern are dependent on the degree/certification that the student is pursuing. Sample degrees/certifications include Bachelor of Social Work, Master's in Clinical Counseling, and Doctorate in Psychology, as well as certifications in Speech, Informational Technology, Finance, and Behavior Analysis. In these various academic endeavors, the intern may be involved in, but not limited to, the above-mentioned tasks. The opportunities are endless.
The Agency will consider interns who are working toward obtaining most degrees, certifications, and subject areas.
Requirements:
• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent • Experience: 18 years or older • Licensing: Requirements dependent on the degree/certification pursued
Location of Placement:
Interns are placed in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to: • Residential • School • Community-based • Outpatient • Administrative offices
Program placement are determined based on the students location, educational requirements, experience, and interests.
Schedule:
Intern schedules are flexible, and will be based on the school's requirements, along with the needs of the internship site and student.
Supervision:
Interns work under close supervision of qualified on-site and off-site professionals. Supervisors will observe and provide feedback to the interns, help them apply their academic training to the real world, and offer them opportunities to practice their skills.