About this role
About Sample Supports
Sample Supports provides person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), helping people build independence, meaningful relationships, and fulfilling lives within their communities. Our team is committed to compassionate care, behavioral support, advocacy, and empowering individuals through community-based services.
To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey (link here). This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.
Launch Your Career in Human Services
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? Sample Supports is seeking motivated undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience in residential services, case coordination, quality assurance, and community-based supports.
This internship offers meaningful exposure to residential service delivery while working alongside experienced professionals in a person-centered organization. Whether you're pursuing social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or another helping profession, you'll develop practical skills that prepare you for a career in human services.
What You'll Learn
As a Residential Services Intern, you'll gain experience in:
• Residential service coordination
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Medicaid documentation and regulations
• Community-based residential services
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Provider relations and communication
• Residential assessments
• Health and safety monitoring
• Host Home Services
• Professional communication and documentation
What You'll Do
Working under the supervision of Residential Services leadership, you will:
• Assist with quality assurance reviews and documentation audits.
• Support compliance monitoring for Medicaid and state regulations.
• Participate in residential visits and provider support activities.
• Help maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Track training requirements, incident reports, and compliance materials.
• Communicate professionally with providers, families, guardians, and team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
• Learn residential licensing requirements and agency standards.
• Observe and report health, safety, or compliance concerns.
• Build professional relationships with clients, providers, and community partners.
• Gain limited exposure to direct support services to better understand residential programming.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional standards.
Who Should Apply
We're looking for students currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in:
• Human Services
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Counseling
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Healthcare Administration
• Special Education
• Disability Studies
• Or a related field
Successful candidates will have:
• An interest in serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A willingness to learn and receive supervision
• Professionalism and reliability
• A commitment to person-centered care
Preferred Requirements
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license (depending on assignment)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Mandatory Reporter Training (may be completed during the internship)
What You'll Gain
This internship provides valuable experience for students interested in careers such as:
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Residential Services
• Behavioral Health
• Disability Services
• Healthcare Administration
• Program Coordination
• Community-Based Human Services
You'll work with experienced professionals, gain practical knowledge of Medicaid-funded services, develop transferable professional skills, and make a meaningful impact supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Unpaid Internship