What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship position at The Hope Learning Center LLC?
Apply to our Summer Internship today to begin making a position impact on the lives of children with special needs!
The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.
WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE
MAJORS WE ARE SEEKING
Education - Desire to work in Special Education
Psychology - Desire to work in School Psychology
Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology)
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
WHO YOU ARE
You are an eager individual who is looking for an opportunity to help children with special needs reach their full potential. As a Summer Intern, you will be hands-on within the business assisting with clerical work, sitting in on education and therapy sessions, and engaging directly with the students.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Clerical Support - Assist with clerical tasks of the business during the school day
Observation - Sit in and observe educational or therapeutic sessions with teachers and providers
Engagement - Be directly engaged with our summer students
Other responsibilities as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
Willing to commit to the intern position for the entirety of our 6-week Extended School Year Program
Willing to learn, get hands-on experience, and support the Hope team
Able to commit 30 hours per week physically at the facility
Experience working with individuals with developmental delays (Preferred)
Clearances & Training Required
Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance
Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education
Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children
CPR/First Aid
TB/Physical
The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.
