A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• Gain knowledge about Early Childhood Education, Family Services, Mental Health, and the nonprofit sector.
• Access professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Build community with your fellow interns through project collaborations and more!
• You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Smooth Way Home VINES Intern

Southwest Human Development offers undergraduate and graduate students from different academic tracks and diverse backgrounds the opportunity to explore all aspects of the nonprofit sector. This specific opportunity is for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Program. A student will develop their professional skills by gaining field experience and working alongside experts who provide services to the NICU community.

In this role you will:

• Assist with data collection, aggregation, and analysis.
• Provide follow-up for completed VINES visits.
• Work with neonatology provider team and Smooth Way Home team on resources and referrals for VINES patients.
• Outreach to community physicians and providers on VINES.

What it takes:

• Must be currently enrolled in college or university, in final year of undergraduate program.

• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Learn more!

Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Some college

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