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Rehabilitation Counseling Internship

CompanyYAI
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern provides supervised rehabilitation counseling and vocational support to help individuals with disabilities achieve employment and community integration. Responsibilities include conducting vocational assessments, assisting with job readiness, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
2410
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
YAI is committed to providing first-rate, essential services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs to enable living, loving, working, and learning in their communities. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
About the Role

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

The Rehabilitation Counseling Intern will participate in a supervised clinical internship supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities in achieving employment and community integration goals. Under the supervision of a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the intern will gain hands‑on experience in rehabilitation counseling, vocational support, and person‑centered service delivery.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing supervised rehabilitation counseling and vocational support services

  • Assisting with job readiness, employment planning, and supported employment activities

  • Participating in vocational assessments, workplace readiness, and employment stabilization

  • Collaborating with job coaches, counselors, employers, and interdisciplinary teams

  • Completing accurate, timely documentation in compliance with OPWDD, ACCES‑VR, and agency standards

  • Participating in weekly individual supervision and professional development activities

Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in a graduate‑level Rehabilitation Counseling or related program

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

  • Interest in working with individuals with disabilities in community‑based settings

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards

This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Key Skills
Rehabilitation CounselingVocational SupportPerson-Centered Service DeliveryEmployment PlanningVocational AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCase Documentation
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducation