Family & Children's Association · 15 hours ago
ALZHEIMER'S INTERNSHIP
Garden City, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternFamily & Children's Association is seeking a Graduate Level Intern student for their Alzheimer's Program within the Senior's Division. The intern will engage with caregivers in underserved communities to provide information and connect them with supportive services to enhance their quality of life.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide outreach at community gathering places, such as community events, senior fairs, health fairs, and libraries to bring awareness of our services to caregivers
Perform outreach to local community centers, urgent care facilities, and churches to promote awareness of our services
Attend speaking engagements at community centers, libraries, etc. where we can educate groups on our program and the services we offer
Participate in local events and fairs to educate the public on the services we offer
Meet with underserved caregivers to assess and connect them with services for both themselves and the loved ones they care for
Provide follow-up support for the caregivers participating in our program
Connect with other agencies to bring awareness of our program and its services and ultimately create community partnerships
Facilitate caregiver support groups, both online and in person, to provide education and support to caregivers
Qualification
Required
Must be a 2nd Year MSW, MHC or MFT Student
Excellent verbal and written communication skill
Must be willing to do home visitation
Valid and clean driver's license required
Company
Family & Children's Association
FCA has been devoted to protecting and strengthening Long Island's most vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities.
Founded in 1884
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Philip M. Mickulas, LCSW-R
President & CEO
Carla DeFrancisco
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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