Internship/Practicum/Job Training Participant

• Human Services
• Rehabilitation or Social Services
• Business or Administrative fields
• Manufacturing
• Computer Science or Information Technology
• Education
• Workforce Development
• General Career Exploration

• Experience is not required as this is a learning opportunity.

• Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating an agency vehicle, have a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and/or the required level of personal auto insurance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, per company requirements.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and maintain positive professional relationships with staff, consumers, managers, and visitors.

• Rehabilitation & Human Services exposure
• Computer and technology skill-building
• Administrative and office-based tasks
• Data entry, documentation support, or digital skill development
• Job shadowing with career specialists, job coaches, or program staff
• Learning workplace professionalism, communication, and time management
• Participants receive coaching, structured learning activities, and hands-on skills practice, helping them prepare for future employment.

• Provide administrative support staff to support the programs of Huntsville Rehabilitation Foundation.
• Depending on the assigned department, participants may:

• • Shadow staff during consumer appointments or workplace support.
  • Learn about documentation, progress notes, and person-centered processes.
  • Assist with organizing resources, preparing materials, or supporting group activities.
  • Observe employment services, job coaching, or job development activities.

• • Assist with basic computer tasks, typing, research, or data entry.
  • Learn to use Microsoft Office, email systems, filing systems, or case management tools.
  • Support computer lab activities, equipment setup, or digital literacy tasks.

• • Greet visitors, answer phones, or direct inquiries.
  • Assist with scanning, copying, filing, or preparing packets.
  • Sort and distribute mail.
  • Maintain organized workspaces and front desk areas.

• • Help prepare materials for meetings, classes, or workshops.
  • Support staff with special projects, events, or community outreach activities.
  • Assist with data tracking, spreadsheets, or basic reporting under supervision.

• • Practice time management, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
  • Participate in training on workplace expectations, safety, and professionalism.

• Adequate ability is required for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
• Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and in all situations.
• Ability to move safely around the work area.
• Ability to retrieve items from high and low areas.
• Ability to perceive size, discrimination, temperature, shapes, and/or textures.
• Physical stamina to work at least 4 hours per day.

• Must be able to adapt to change positively.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have stable work behaviors daily.
• Must be able to maintain good work attendance.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment to maintain a safe work environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Powered by JazzHR