What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Early Intervention Specialist Student position at Easterseals NH?
Job Description
The Early Intervention Intern will participate in a supervised internship under the guidance of a qualified Early Intervention provider. This experience is designed to support the intern’s academic and professional development while gaining hands-on experience in early intervention services.
Supervision
The intern will be supervised by a qualified Early Intervention professional, which may include an Educator, Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech-Language Assistant (SLA), or Case Manager.
Essential Responsibilities
The Early Intervention Intern will participate in a supervised internship under the guidance of a qualified Early Intervention provider. This experience is designed to support the intern’s academic and professional development while gaining hands-on experience in early intervention services.
Supervision
The intern will be supervised by a qualified Early Intervention professional, which may include an Educator, Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech-Language Assistant (SLA), or Case Manager.
Essential Responsibilities
- Students will observe an Early Intervention provider during internship hours.
- Students will perform procedures and activities under the direct supervision of an Early Intervention Provider.
- Students will observe at least 1 developmental evaluation.
- Students will observe treatment by a licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Educator. Students will observe Case Management provided to a family Students will assist with activities as directed by an Early Intervention Provider during therapeutic groups.
- Students will integrate procedures and techniques learned in their college programs while working under the direct supervision of an Early Intervention Provider.
- Students will provide education, clinical updates, and/or case management to parents or caregivers under the direction of an Early Intervention Provider.
- Students will provide an in-service to staff.
- Students will meet weekly with their Program Instructor(s) to review progress and goals for Internship.
- Enrolled in a College program with a goal of receiving an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in a human services related field and have approval from his or her program director
- Proven written communication ability
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Students must have approval from HR prior to starting internship hours