Urban Youth Collaborative internship

 

 

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. 



The following duties and scope of responsibility are listed below, but are not limited to: 



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 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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.