Administrative is hiring: Integrated Services Intern in Albany

We are a social enterprise that is actively changing the face of child welfare and are constantly searching for talented, purpose-driven professionals to join our community. We are a group of happy warriors, courageous mutants, and passionate pragmatists. Come join our island of misfit toys!

Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for an Integrated Services Intern. This role involves participating in a comprehensive program that encompasses foster care, independent living, and internal behavioral health services. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with children, transitioning young adults, and families across family, community, and clinical settings. This role will provide value to the company by supporting the service, programmatic, and administrative functions of the team. The IS Intern serves as an extension of the program to provide an extra layer of service and support to children, families, and young adults Necco serves.

You should be accurately described as:

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:

Program Support

● Serve as a support system to the Program Director, direct service staff, and others as appropriate

● Serve as a support for program functions

● Complete administrative tasks as appropriate

● Accept additional tasks from self-directed work team as appropriate

Data Entry

● Ensure the confidentiality of all customer and client records

● Ensure documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner

● Utilize applicable databases entering appropriate information in an accurate and timely manner (i.e. intakes, respites, moves, home visits, and discharges)

Service Delivery

● Communicate in a responsible, courteous and professional manner with customers, clients and others as appropriate

● Supervise customer or client activities as needed or required

Intern Specific

● Develop a learning contract that marries the intern’s educational requirements with tasks and responsibilities of their position

● Create an overarching internship project that benefits the intern as a learner and Necco

Corporate Citizen

● Practice Ruthless Pragmatism

● Engage in peer to peer feedback

● Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles

● Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart

● Drive your Evaluation Process

● Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Position Qualifications:

● Enrolled in an Educational Program

● Minimum of 21 Years of Age

● High School Education (Degree Preferred)

● Valid Driver’s License

● Strong communication and organizational skills

● Successful completion of all required criminal background checks

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.