Intern- Vocational Services
Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Temporary
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 13935
Date Posted:
Description
Maine Medical Center
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 13935
Part-time: 20-32 hours per week
Onsite, in-person
*3 positions available!*
All summer internship applications require both a cover letter and resume to be considered. You may submit 1 cover letter that indicates the 1-3 summer intern positions you are interested in and why you think you would be a good fit.
Summary:
The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.
Vocational Services is a team of 60 that has recently merged with MaineHealth Human Resources. We work with individuals with various disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. We have a team that work with individuals to assist with explaining what will happen to their benefits when they return to work, as well. Learn more about our work here.
Our interns will work exclusively with our Summer Employment Program as Job Coaches. This is a program that works with participants ages 14-24 to work at a job site and have a work experience. Participants work Monday through Thursday 8:30a-1:30p in various departments within the MaineHealth system. There is also a Final Celebration that will be held to celebrate the accomplishments of the participants. Job coaches are responsible for supplementing any training that the participant will receive on the job site and also navigating the policies and procedures of having a job.
Preference will be given to undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students pursuing Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or Vocational Rehabilitation, Education, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or related areas.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate’s Degree program, Bachelor’s Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine’s largest employer. Our interns are a part of our care team and we provide extensive professional development opportunities, training programs, and mentorship so you get the most out of your summer with us! We’re proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career. Visit our website to learn more about the program.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
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