Vocational Support Systems, Inc.
Description:
As part of the Maryland Behavioral Health System, VSSI is required to conduct a Consumer Satisfaction Survey of its clients, develop a survey report, and provide the findings of survey. This internship provides an opportunity for a student of the social sciences to work with a special needs population and manage a small social research study from start to finish. The Intern will interview a sample of participants from VSSI’s Supported Employment Program. It is expected that the internship will be completed within 6 to 8 weeks. There will be a monthly stipend of $500.
Description:
As part of the Maryland Behavioral Health System, VSSI is required to conduct a Consumer Satisfaction Survey of its clients, develop a survey report, and provide the findings of survey. This internship provides an opportunity for a student of the social sciences to work with a special needs population and manage a small social research study from start to finish. The Intern will interview a sample of participants from VSSI’s Supported Employment Program. It is expected that the internship will be completed within 6 to 8 weeks. There will be a monthly stipend of $500.
Vocational Support Systems, Inc. (VSSI) provides Supported Employment and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services to adults with psychiatric disabilities who live in Montgomery County, Maryland. Supported Employment Services help individuals with psychiatric disabilities gain and maintain competitive employment in the community.
-Scheduling and conducting all interviews
-Recording all data from interviews by hand and into Excel, conducting basic descriptive and interval data analysis
-Compiling the data into a final research report and PowerPoint presentation, which will be presented to VSSI staff
-Detail-oriented
-Has strong written and verbal communication skills
-Available at least 4 days a week, up to 4 hours a day (16 hours a week)
-Must have computer and internet connection
-Experienced with data collection a plus!
Responsibilities:
-Modifying the current data collection instrument and pretesting the instrument-Scheduling and conducting all interviews
-Recording all data from interviews by hand and into Excel, conducting basic descriptive and interval data analysis
-Compiling the data into a final research report and PowerPoint presentation, which will be presented to VSSI staff
Qualifications:
-Experienced with Excel-Detail-oriented
-Has strong written and verbal communication skills
-Available at least 4 days a week, up to 4 hours a day (16 hours a week)
-Must have computer and internet connection
-Experienced with data collection a plus!
How To Apply:
If you are interested in this internship opportunity send us your resume and briefly explain why you are interested. Email: Gail Paulson at vssi@verizon.net
