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Resource - Respite Center Internship

SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationQueens
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedMar 23, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live8h ago
New York law requires most employers to post a pay range.
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have3
Registered in a Human Services degree program (AA; BA or Masters) in (Mental Health; Social Work; Behavioral Support; Human Services; Psychology or Sociology)
Patient, kind, and understand the psychology of working with people with Autism, Mental Health challenges and developmental delays
Open to learning new skills and being part of a team
Eligibility1
Current student
Hiring process
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.
About the role
The resource center is a 4-bedroom respite home where individuals with IDD & NDD over age 18 years old come to engage in therapeutic activities designed to create healthy habits, and structures that work to reduce crisis and maintain stability. Guest can stay from 2 – 30 days at a time.
Requirements
The intern should be registered in a Human Services degree program (AA; BA or Masters) in (Mental Health; Social Work; Behavioral Support; Human Services; Psychology or Sociology). They should be patient, kind, and understand the psychology of working with people with Autism, Mental Health challenges and developmental delays. The intern must also be open to learning new skills and being part of a team.
Responsibilities
The intern will engage in administrative tasks and Clinical Tasks. Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor the intern will complete the following tasks:
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Filing documentation in correct categories in client files
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Review documentation required for guest admissions to ensure all documentation is current and complies with OPWDD guidelines
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Support with transitioning system from paper to digital platform.
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Observing engagement of the people we support and provide clinical feedback.
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Participate in Clinical Consultations with the Clinical team to address and learn strategies for crisis reduction on an individual basis.
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Help revamp guest activities to support the Bio-Psycho-Social model of CSIDD.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student’s institution of learning.
Legal
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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