Job Description

*Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles.*

Peckham Inc. - Footprints Intern

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Juvenile Services Manager, the Internship position is responsible for the direct care of the female at-risk youth entrusted to Peckham. The Internship position will have the responsibility of assisting direct care staff in providing a safe, caring, team environment for these adolescents. Additionally, the Intern will participate in learning to develop, implement and document each adolescent\xe2\x80\x99s treatment plan, attend to personal, health, and behavioral needs of the adolescents and other duties including light housekeeping, assisting with homework, cooking, completing required paperwork and participating with residents in their community activities and recreational activities. Intern will assist direct care staff in crisis intervention and participation in clinical consultation and treatment conferences. Our contract requires that this position be filled by a female. This internship is for at least 10 hours per week. Intern may be assigned to any shift or day, to complete minimum required hours. This position is unpaid.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Be a positive role model for children (in and out of the facility).
• Teach daily living skills.
• Provide a safe and caring environment.
• Assist direct care staff with recordkeeping and documents

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment - Daily
• Promote Peckham\xe2\x80\x99s vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellent customer services to all team members, staff, customers and stakeholders.
• Other related duties as assigned and with assistance of direct care staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This internship has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in the Juvenile Justice Program at Lansing Community College or human services related field of study at a local college/university
• Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing essential functions.
• Ability to work in a Child Caring Institution in accordance with the State of Michigan.
• Must be willing to receive First Aid, CPR, restraint certification, and other applicable training.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience working with female adolescent and/or at-risk population is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

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• Call us at (517) 316-4000
• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Location: Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type: Intern (Unpaid)

Peckham