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DSP Paid Internship Program - NYC Youth (18-24yrs. old)

New York, NY, us💼 Internship💰 $18–$18🗓 2025-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

A paid internship program preparing young adults (18-24) to become Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Role type

Entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) Intern

Builds

Support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Domain

Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Direct support, mentorship, small group facilitation, counseling, social/emotional support

Responsibilities

Provide vital assistance and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Participate in 20 weeks of high-level training with mentorship; Engage in in-person, small group sessions with individualized attention

Seniority

Entry-level, paid intern

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