Job Title: Intern – Senior Services Assistant
Concentration Preferred: Nursing, Gerontology, Social Work,or Psychology
Years Preferred: 2
Program Summary:
Peers Available to Help Seniors (PATHS, LLC) is a business geared toward providing help from seniors for seniors who have trouble completing their everyday tasks. PATHS, LLC employ seniors who are physically able to complete everyday tasks for themselves as well as others. Program Goals:
To assist seniors living in the community with the personal assistance they need to complete their daily tasks. It is our goal to exceed the expectations of those who are seeking our services.
Description:
Student would receive an orientation to agency and program policies and procedures. Intern would be assigned to shadow a case manager to become familiar with the intake and assessment process, eventually taking on a small caseload. Interns will be involved in PATHS case management collaboration, attend and participate in team meetings and trainings. They would participate in and present at senior center presentations, get weekly Case Manager supervision as well as at least monthly supervision with Executive Director. Assist Case Manager with advertisement and promotion, assist with mass mailings, outreach activities, and community workshops.
Requirements:
Must be student enrolled in one of the following programs: Nursing, Gerontology, Social Work, or Psychology. The student must be in their 2nd year of their program.
Time parameters:
Two or three days a week depending on school requirements.
Additional Training Opportunities:
All interns are required to participate in our new employee orientation which includes reviewing the policies and procedures of the organization. All interns are also required to attend the senior services training program. Each intern will get exposure to a variety of programs and services as well as the leadership and management of PATHS, LLC.
Please email your resume & cover letter to:
Arleen Joell, Executive Director
PATHS, LLC
P.O. Box 4419
Capitol Heights, MD 20719
(301) 909-5600
ajoell@pathsofpgc.com
