Position Summary: Responsible for assisting persons with developmental disabilities to participate in education, recreational, and volunteer activities onsite. Provide feedback to the Team Lead and Arts and Community Exploration Manager. Assist with research for individual and group community activities.

This is an unpaid internship.

This is an ongoing program.

Responsibilities:

· Provide group and individual support, and supervision, to individuals in the ACE program.

· Input to assess the needs and desires of the individuals, attend interdisciplinary and annual team meetings, advocate, and assist in developing service and support plans to ensure person-centered outcomes. 

· Monitor the success of outcomes attained and document progress. Responsible for assisting with activities such as arts and crafts, games, exercise, and topic of the day during facility-based services. 

· Assist with the development and/or research of appropriate individual and/or group community activities incorporating arts, cultural, recreational, and collaborative opportunities.

· Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Such as teaching clients to prepare their lunch may also include toileting and other daily requirements of life.

· Other duties as assigned

COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization founded over 150 years ago that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. With over 30 programs and services offered, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services, JFS takes a holistic approach to assessing the various needs of individuals or families and providing the appropriate services all within one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs to respond to the needs of the community.

 We are actively seeking talented and skilled individuals regardless of creed, race, or religion. We are looking for the person with the right qualifications regardless of background or upbringing. We are a family-oriented organization that is committed to building a multifaceted and diverse workforce. We embrace an organizational culture that prioritizes well-being and highlights the unique contributions of each team member. 

Qualifications: 

· Able to lift up to 40 pounds to perform necessary tasks, such as assisting clients when necessary, carrying supplies and equipment, moving light equipment, etc. 

· Able to bend, kneel, stoop, and perform push/pull motions to perform necessary tasks, such as moving light supplies and equipment, picking up materials, etc.

· Able to grasp or hold items to perform necessary tasks, such as handling materials and supplies, moving items, etc. 

· Must be able to work in a team setting. 

· It is a requirement  to have CPR, first aid, and various safety skills. This can be obtained after the Intern starts.

Education: 

· Meets requirements for schools Internship program.