POSITION SUMMARY:
The Internship/Practicum Intern provides support to daily operations and departmental projects while gaining hands-on professional experience. This role is designed to help students develop workplace skills, observe organizational functions, and meaningfully contribute to team goals. Interns participate in learning activities, assist with administrative tasks, and collaborate with staff to support the mission and operations of the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with documentation, data entry, and maintaining organized records.
• Support staff in preparing reports, presentations, and communications.
• Participate in projects related to academic or professional interests.
• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling and preparing materials.
• Conduct research and compile resources for departmental initiatives.
• Observe and shadow staff to learn about roles and workflows.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Contribute ideas and assist with process improvements.
• Engage in assigned learning activities and apply feedback to strengthen skills.
• Collaborate with team members to support organizational goals.
JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:
• Ability to sit for periods of time and work on a computer.
• May require light lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Requires visual ability to read documents and view computer screens.
• Work environment may include office, program, or field-based settings depending on placement.
• Performance will be evaluated on professionalism, communication, participation, and completion of assigned learning objectives.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in a college, university, or training program.
- Interest in gaining practical, real-world experience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills with willingness to learn new tools.
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
CORE VALUES:
All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.
- Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
- Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
- Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
- Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
- Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a college, university, or training program.
- Interest in gaining practical, real-world experience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills with willingness to learn new tools.
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
What We Do
Lifeskills, Inc. provides comprehensive support for individuals facing mental illness, addiction, and intellectual disabilities, helping them to lead meaningful and independent lives. They are a premier provider of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities services.
