Bachelor Level Intern – Residential Services

Launch Your Career in Human Services

Sample Supports’ is seeking motivated undergraduate students who want hands-on experience in residential services, case coordination, quality assurance, compliance, and community-based support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This internship is a great fit for students studying social work, psychology, healthcare administration, human services, or another helping profession. You will work alongside experienced residential professionals while building practical skills that can prepare you for a future career in human services.

About Sample Supports

Sample Supports provides person-centered services that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence, meaningful relationships, and fulfilling lives in their communities. Our work is grounded in compassionate care, advocacy, personal choice, behavioral support, and community inclusion.

Culture Index Requirement

• To be considered for this internship, you must complete the
• Culture Index Survey . This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and identify roles where people can thrive.

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision of Residential Services leadership, interns may:

Assist with quality-assurance reviews and documentation audits

Support compliance monitoring for Medicaid and state requirements

Help organize individual records, training documentation, incident reports, and compliance materials

Participate in residential visits and provider-support activities

Assist with residential assessments and health and safety monitoring

Attend interdisciplinary meetings and case discussions

Communicate professionally with individuals, providers, families, guardians, and team members

Learn about Host Home, Family Caregiver, PCA, and supported apartment services

Observe and report health, safety, documentation, or compliance concerns

Build professional relationships with residential providers and community partners

Gain limited exposure to direct services to better understand residential programming

Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and HIPAA standards

Complete other internship projects based on learning goals and program needs

What You’ll Learn

Residential service coordination

Medicaid-funded disability services

Quality assurance and compliance

Documentation and recordkeeping requirements

Health, safety, and welfare monitoring

Residential assessments and service planning

Host Home and community-based residential services

Provider relations and professional communication

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Person-centered care and disability advocacy

Who Should Apply?

Students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program related to:

Human services

Social work

Psychology or sociology

Counseling or behavioral health

Nursing or public health

Healthcare administration

Special education or disability studies

Another related field

Qualifications

Interest in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Strong communication and organizational skills

Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and participate in supervision

Ability to follow written instructions and complete assigned tasks

Commitment to respectful, person-centered services

Additional Requirements

Ability to pass required background checks

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation when required by the assignment

CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to complete certification

Mandatory Reporter training, which may be completed during the internship

Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of assigned internship activities

What You’ll Gain

Practical experience in residential and Medicaid-funded services

Exposure to case management, compliance, and program coordination

Mentorship from experienced human-services professionals

Transferable skills in communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving

Experience that supports careers in social work, behavioral health, residential services, disability services, healthcare administration, and program management

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities

If you are ready to build your skills, explore a career in human services, and contribute to meaningful community-based work, apply today!