The High Street Residential Program is seeking a full time Summer Intern to provide assistance to clients with access to technology by providing basic technology skills around smart phone, virtual appointments, on-line job applications, and access to mental health supports via Apps and on-line support groups such as AA/NA. Many persons served have not had the opportunity to have instruction in basic technology and have , as a result, had more difficulty accessing medical and psychiatric care in the community. This position will provide basic levels of instruction and guidance to residential consumers to help them gain these skills as they move on to more independent settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency in Spanish
Period Of Service
May 28, 2024 through August 30, 2024
Additional Information
Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.
The salary for this position is $18 an hour.
Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Comprehensive Benefits
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Lawrence-329 High Street
Job
: Direct Care
Agency
: Department of Mental Health
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Jun 28, 2024, 7:31:10 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 18.00 - 18.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: diane.randolphjones@mass.gov - 6172105055
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Government Administration
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