Therapeutic Recreation Intern

We have an exciting opportunity for Therapeutic Recreation students to intern at ChildServe! This internship will work within our long-term Care and Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Units.     

ChildServe provides 24-hour skilled nursing care in a family-focused environment. We care for children, teens, and young adults who are unable to live at home due to their complex medical needs. Our intensive medical and nursing services support individuals with a variety of conditions. Along with expert medical care, we provide onsite therapy and medical equipment support to help each child and young adult live a full life.
What You'll Do   

• Observe, assist, and lead scheduled groups.
• Initiate 1:1 sessions, assessments, and interventions with residents.
• Observe and participate in staff meetings, resident review rounds, interdisciplinary cotreatments, and regular meetings with Internship Supervisor. 
• Participate in all intervention planning, evaluation, and documentation.
• Complete a project related to creating a great life for our residents.

What You'll Need   

• Enrollment in an undergraduate program in an accredited university/college in Therapeutic Recreation
• All course work must be completed, and student intends to take CTRS exam through the NCTRC.
• Ability to work with a wide range of kids and young adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities as well as complex medical needs.
• Ability to make decisions in high pressure situations.
• Must exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, staff, their families, and child.
• Ability to interpret and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• This position requires COVID vaccination or a ChildServe approved medical or religious exemption. 

Schedule   

• Monday-Friday, typical business hours with infrequent evenings/weekends for special projects/events/outings as needed.

Application Requirements   

In addition to completing the online application, please submit these documents by email to mallorc@childserve.org . Please include all attachments in one email. Complete applications must be submitted no later than April 1st, 2023 for Fall 2023 schedule, October 1, 2023 for Spring 2024 schedule, and February 1st 2024 for Summer 2024 Schedule. Incomplete applications will not be considered.    

• Current resume
• Cover letter outlining:
  • interest in working at ChildServe
  • qualifications that make you a good fit for the position
  • how ChildServe and the internship aligns with your career goals and plans
  • expected outcomes of the internship experience with ChildServe. 
• One letter of recommendation:
  • Academic or professional
• Proof of COVID and flu vaccination or request to proceed with a medical or religious exemption.  

This is a non-paid opportunity. This role can be offered to those applicants seeking course credit and/or specific college internship requirements. 
Why ChildServe?   

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:   

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. 
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.  

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.