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Internship (4406)

CompanyCharles River Center
LocationBogueloosa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support individuals with social skills, communication, and daily living tasks while assisting with personal care and planning activities. They will also provide instruction in self-care and help staff with documentation and case-related tasks.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
157
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
8 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the Charles River Center is a private, not-for-profit human services agency that empowers and supports adults and children with disabilities. We provide employment and job training, housing, day habilitation, and recreational opportunities to more than 1,000 individuals and families. From its humble beginnings as a preschool for children with special needs, the Charles River Center has grown to a multi-site organization with 32 residential homes in Metrowest and southeastern Massachusetts. We offer the individuals we serve high-quality, tailored opportunities that foster independence and community inclusion. We’re a $40 million multiservice organization and a leader in providing innovative, person-centered support and services for those with developmental disabilities. Our employees are the backbone of our organization. Join us today!
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: Admin (07) - Needham, MA 02492
Position Type: Internship
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

Your internship adventure includes:

  • Support individuals with social skills, communication, behavior needs, and daily living tasks.
  • Help plan and run activities (games, sports, arts & crafts, swimming, music, exercise).
  • Assist with personal care, including meals and toileting.
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group instruction in self-care, communication, and motor skills.
  • Help staff with activities, documentation, and case-related tasks.
  • Plan and facilitate activities that build independence and social engagement.                                                                                  Internship Opportunities Available:                                                                                                                                   Residential Services                                                                                                                                                                                      Charles River Center provides warm, loving and safe community-based group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, physical disabilities and mental health challenges throughout MetroWest and Southeastern MA communities.   Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Two opportunities available                                                                                                                 

    Program locations:           Easton and Sharon, MA.

    Specific Hours:                   8-hour weekly commitment, minimum 4-hour blocks

                                                  Monday through Friday 8am-6pm                                                                                                                             Acquired Brain Injury: Two opportunities available                                                                                                                                            

    Program locations:           Easton and Sharon, MA.

    Specific Hours:                   8-hour weekly commitment, minimum 4-hour blocks

                                                    Monday through Friday 8am-6pm

    Day Habilitation                                                                                                                                                                   

    Therapeutic Day Services: Two opportunities available                                                                                                                                                    Day Habilitation at Charles River Center provides a structured, goal-oriented program for adults with complex communication, medical and therapeutic needs. Our day habilitation program is housed in our spacious, updated building that is fully accessible with wide corridors leading to spacious, bright rooms, a fully accessible kitchen and large activity rooms.                                                           

    Program location:             Needham, MA.

    Specific Hours:                   8-hour weekly commitment, minimum 4-hour blocks

                                                    Monday through Friday 8:15 am-4:15 pm

     

Qualifications


Eligibility Requirements

  • 2.5 GPA or higher and in good academic standing
  • Open to Psychology, Health Science, Sociology majors
  • Junior and Senior applicants only (unless otherwise specified)

 

Key Skills
Social SkillsCommunicationBehavior NeedsDaily Living TasksActivity PlanningPersonal CareInstructionIndependence BuildingDocumentationCase Management
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducationHuman ResourcesSports & Recreation