Occupational Therapy Life Skill Trainer Internship
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City is offering an Occupational Therapy Life Skill Trainer Internship focusing on life skills training for self-sufficiency and community resource access. The internship is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and offers a hybrid work schedule with a commitment of 10-20 hours per week. The position is unpaid and does not specify compensation.
- Role
- Occupational Therapy Life Skill Trainer Internship
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Occupational Therapy Life Skill Trainer Internship at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City focuses on providing life skills training to clients for self-sufficiency and access to community resources. Interns will work under the guidance of a staff occupational therapist, assisting in teaching group activities and documenting client progress. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the public health sector while collaborating with diverse populations.
What you'll do
- Provide life skills training activities in client homes and in the community
- Provide assistance teaching group activities
- Communicate with caseworkers, health team members, and others at IRC
- Document activities completed and response of client(s) and provide to OT
- Attend staff meetings as schedule allows
- Assist staff occupational therapist and OT students as assigned
What it takes
- Interest in working with diverse populations
- Motivated and flexible
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong computer skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Fluency in additional foreign languages preferred
- Background in health promotion, social work, or related field preferred
- Background check required
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, Employee Assistance Program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid and does not specify compensation.
What are the key qualifications required for this internship?
Key qualifications include interest in working with diverse populations, motivated and flexible, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong computer skills, valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, ability to communicate effectively in English, fluency in additional foreign languages preferred, background in health promotion, social work, or related field preferred, and background check required.
How do I apply for this internship?
To apply, you can connect with the organization and show your interest. Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest.
Is this internship remote or in-office?
The internship is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and offers a hybrid work schedule with a commitment of 10-20 hours per week.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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