Hankering for More Social Work Internship

YAI / National Institute for People with Disabilities is seeking a full-time employee who is passionate about creating opportunities for adults to spark social connections and further independence in the Hankering for More and Manhattan Recreation program.

Join a team of highly engaged and energized professionals to provide exceptional services that are person directed, progressive and impactful for adults with IDD.

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Applicants :

Are open minded, creative and forward thinking.

Love nurturing social connections and working directly with people.

Have a high level of insight and emotional intelligence.

Are available to work Tuesday-Saturday (September-May)

Have a Master’s Level Degree in Social Work, LMSW required, LCSW preferred.

Hold a SIFI credential (or are eligible to pursue) to provide field instruction for social work student interns.

Have experience in the ID / DD field.

Have at least 1 year of experience facilitating groups within the ID / DD field.

Demonstrate exceptional clinical skills (group work and individual) and an ability to support adults in moving beyond barriers.

Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills and an ability to overcome challenges.

Have a willingness to go above & beyond to accomplish program mission & vision.

Have strong leadership qualities.

Are intrinsically motivated and a self-starter.

Possess strong organization and communication skills.

Are open to provide and receive feedback from colleagues, team members, and group members.

Are committed to the compliance and quality assurance activities affiliated with the YAI Network and OPWDD funding sources.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Contribute clinical insight & support during team meetings and support individual members with their personal goals.

Maintain quality assurance documents including detailed case notes for each clinical interaction and records on goal progress in compliance with Medicaid Waiver regulations.

Support group members in developing community connections and social capital while in integrated settings.

Communicate & collaborate with members’ circles of support to ensure optimum goal achievement and coordination of care (i.

e. attend bi annual ISP / Life Plan meetings).

Maintain YAI annual staffing requirements in compliance with OPWDD regulations and standards and other agency wide initiatives as needed.

HFM Specific Responsibilities Include :

Co-facilitate integrated community outings on Saturdays (e.g. City boat tour and lunch, a scavenger hunt at The Museum of Natural History, singing karaoke etc.)

Facilitate weekly social skills groups that support HFM members’ work to actualize social plans with friends. Provide supervision for staff and student interns studying social work or mental health counseling.

Develop social skills curriculum with innovative and evidence-based practices.

Manhattan Recreation Specific Responsibilities Include :

Provide clinical insight and training to the larger recreation team in collaboration with program leadership.

Facilitate clinically focused specialty groups during weekday evening(s) for program members including sexuality, advocacy & rights, social skills etc.

YAI Manhattan Self Advocacy Specific Responsibilities Include :

Work with Manhattan Self Advocacy leadership in developing an annual schedule of monthly general assembly meetings in addition to monthly board meetings (2 meetings per month).

Coordinate and establish quarterly YAI Self Advocacy Summits with the approximately 10 regional groups along with quarterly corresponding self-advocacy staff support meetings.

Support self-advocacy presence and engagement at inter agency committees and initiatives.

Respond to agency requests for self-advocates to participate in special events (Leadership Summit, United Nations, etc.)

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.

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.