What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring Semester Internship (4422) position at Charles River Center?
Internship Program Overview
The Charles River Center Internship Program offers hands-on experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and complex support needs. Interns work alongside experienced staff to support daily living skills, communication, social engagement, and independence. Responsibilities include assisting with activities and programming, providing 1:1 and small-group support, helping with personal care, and supporting documentation and program-related tasks. This internship is ideal for students pursuing careers in human services, psychology, education, social work, or related fields.
Internship Opportunities Available
Residential Services
Charles River Center provides warm, loving and safe community-based group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, physical disabilities and mental health challenges throughout MetroWest and Southeastern MA communities.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: 2 Opportunities Available
Acquired Brain Injury: 2 Opportunities Available
Locations: Easton, MA and Sharon, MA
Specific Hours: 8-hour weekly commitment, minimum of 4-hour blocks
Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm
Day Habilitation
Day Habilitation at Charles River Center provides a structured, goal-oriented program for adults with complex communication, medical and therapeutic needs. Our day habilitation program is housed in our spacious, updated building that is fully accessible with wide corridors leading to spacious, bright rooms, a fully accessible kitchen and large activity rooms.
Therapeutic Day Services: 2 Opportunities Available
Program location: Needham, MA.
Specific Hours: 8-hour weekly commitment, minimum 4-hour blocks
Monday through Friday 8:15 am-4:15 pm
Kindly note that final placement into one of the above positions will be determined based on the candidate’s resume, professional background, and relevant expertise.
Qualifications:Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 GPA or higher and in good academic standing
- Open to Psychology, Health Science, Sociology majors
- Junior and Senior applicants only (unless otherwise specified
Salary : $20