Student Intern – Social Rehabilitation

Title: Student Intern                       

Reports to: Social Rehabilitation Supervisor
Department: Social Rehabilitation 

Classification: Unpaid

Date Created/Revised: 2/7/25

 Organization Overview:

Sound Community Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. We work tirelessly to create a culture and environment in which recovery and wellness are possible.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Social Rehabilitation Supervisor, the Social Rehabilitation Student Intern will provide wrap-around, all-inclusive, social rehabilitation services for all Oasis and AXS Clubhouse members to foster growth and independence for daily living.

Essential Functions:

• Observe and assist with facilitating virtual, office-based, and community educational group activities.

• Utilize various virtual platforms including Microsoft Teams for employee/intern communication
• Instruct members (PS) in all areas within the AXS and/or Oasis Center club houses, as directed by supervisor
• Assist in coordination and implementation of new programs
• Attend supervision with the Social Rehabilitation Supervisor, as scheduled.
• Become knowledgeable of the various Clubhouse models to garner greater insight into social rehabilitation theories and practices.
• Assist with case coordination for clients, including but not limited to interviewing PS, assist with formulating recovery plans to include goal setting and implementation, complete current and thorough documentation (i.e. recovery plan, releases of information, in addition to quarterly and monthly contacts) as directed
• Develop a supportive atmosphere to maximize PS growth and recovery.
• Report progress and concerns of PS to employees and outside agencies
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Assist with programmatic coverage as directed
• Assist with monthly outreach phone calls to Person Served to assist in increasing attendance, problem solving barriers to attending, and supporting the team in meeting goals
• Monitor and facilitate use of Oasis/AXS space and property.
• Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary. 
• Organize, lead, and promote activities at the Oasis/AXS Clubhouses and within the community.
• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation. 
• Confer with team members and management to discuss and resolve participant complaints. 
• Explain safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment. 
• Complete and maintain time and client attendance forms as directed
• Ascertain and interpret group interests as directed, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs, fostering the clubhouse model. 
• Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
• Join employees and clients on community outings as directed, assisting employees as needed
• Provide for entertainment, and set up related decorations and equipment. 
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of Oasis/AXS facilities and areas.
• Attend all team meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.           

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and climb stairs. The employee frequently is required to walk, talk and/or hear; Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes; Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required; current student in an accredited college program, with requirements in collaboration with a course syllabus; proficient in the Microsoft Office suite; excellent verbal and written communication; high ethical standard and practice.

Sound Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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