Behavioral Health Respite Care Provider Intern (Spring 2027)

About the role

The Behavioral Health (BH) Respite Care Provider Intern in the BH Respite Program provides compassionate care and supervision to children and adolescents with diverse needs, including behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for participants while accompanying participants in a variety of respite activities. This position is an internship and works up to 19 hours per week.

About the organization

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention, and autism services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Help provide a structured environment for youth to participate in scheduled Respite activities
• Encourage participation in scheduled respite activities
• Transport BH Respite clients to and from program activities
• Assist in supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adolescents in the program
• Assist in facilitating structured activities such as arts and crafts, recreation, and life skills development
• Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution using effective strategies
• Maintain and complete accurate documentation for all youth in attendance for respite services as needed
• Communicate effectively with participants, program staff, families, and service providers
• Complete all required trainings, certifications, and licensure in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
• Respect client privacy and hold in confidence all information obtained during treatment
• Handle all client-related documents in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures
• Learn client intake procedures and how to use and complete program notes in SmartChart
• Advertise and promote the BH Respite Program in the community
• Organize transportation routes and transport youth to and from program sites
• Learn correct procedures in accordance with Bellefaire JCB Policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Must be currently enrolled in a Human Services or Social Services program at a community college or state/private university
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company (preferred)

Skills

• Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential duties; keeps knowledge up to date; performs job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative while working with internship task and internship supervisor for guidance
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity, and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups, and communities representing various cultural and personal backgrounds and characteristics
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients, and family members
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers and sorts information to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions with guidance from task and internship supervisors

Schedule

Up to 19 hours per week (internship position).