Intern - Summer 2025

Job Title: Therapist Intern
Location: 10 Oak Park Drive Bedford, MA / 170 Lexington Road Billerica, MA
Schedule: Monday – Friday approximately 8:15 am – 4:00 pm, dependent upon assigned work site location as outlined below; Candidates must be able to commit to working a minimum of ten weeks over the summer.
Supervisor: Recruiting Coordinator
Position Summary: The Intern provides direct services and behavior supports to the program’s students/members.
 

Responsibilities:

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Providing highly individualized Applied Behavior Analysis therapy per specified caseload assignments. Interns working at the Day Schools will be assigned two students on their caseload. Interns working at Adult Services will be assigned small group ratios of 2-4 members on their caseload.
• Interns will be trained to work with students/members on academic programs, activities of daily living, vocational skills, and behavior plans in alignment with current IEP/ISP objectives.
• Interns will receive training to consistently collect accurate data for academic programs, activities of daily living, vocational skills, and behavior (frequency, antecedent-behavior-consequence, duration, etc.)
• Interns will participate in community outings with students/members when necessary according to the objectives outlined per individualized IEPs, ISPs, and/or behavior plans
  • Interns cannot drive students/members or function as a driver for NLG unless they are 21+ years old and have completed the correct insurance paperwork per NLG Employees Policies and Procedures Manual.

General Responsibilities

• Reporting to work promptly at:
  • 10 Oak Park Drive Day School: 8:30am and remaining at work until 3:30pm (unless their responsibilities require them to come in earlier or stay later, which will occasionally occur). 15 minutes may be flexed before/after school hours as long as the employee works the required minimum 7 hours per day and their responsibilities for the day have been completed.
  • 170 Lexington Road Day School: 8:15am and remaining at work until 3:15pm (unless their responsibilities require them to come in earlier or stay later, which will occasionally occur). 15 minutes may be flexed before/after school hours as long as the employee works the required minimum 7 hours per day and their responsibilities for the day have been completed. 
  • Adult Services at 170 Lexington Road: 8:30am and remaining at work until 4:00 pm (unless their responsibilities require them to come in earlier or stay later, which will occasionally occur). Generally, staff may leave at 3:30 if all work responsibilities for the day have been completed.
• Following NLG’s emergency procedures (administering SOLVE strategies, First Aid or CPR), whenever needed.
• Adhering to NLG’s policies and procedures expected for full time staff.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students within NLG and while out in the community.
• Ensuring that all materials used and the classroom as a whole are left in a neat and orderly fashion at the end of each work day.

• Attendance at the following:
  • Staff Meetings: All staff members are required to attend any mandatory staff meetings as scheduled which may be before, during, or after program hours..
  • Team Meetings: Typically occur once a month for each student/ratio on an intern’s caseload. The purpose of these meetings are to keep everyone on the team up to date with programming and/or behavior plans.
  • Trainings: Any mandatory trainings as assigned.
• Maintenance of the following certifications:
  • CPR & First Aid
    • The initial and renewal trainings are provided by NLG. The initial training occurs during the Orientation week. Renewal trainings are communicated by NLG’s Nursing Department as necessary.
  • SOLVE   (see Physical Job Capabilities)
    • The initial and renewal trainings are provided by NLG. The initial 16-20 hour training occurs within the first 3 months of employment. Staff members are expected to participate in an annual 1.5 hour refresher course to be scheduled via Paycom.

Please note:  The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.

Supervision and Performance Assessment:

• Nashoba Learning Group adheres to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in its management of employees as well as in its teaching of children.  Performance requirements are clearly specified, performance is measured frequently, feedback is given immediately and mastery of particular skills allows access to higher-level skills.  Reinforcement is tied to performance in the form of pay, professional development opportunities, and recognition.
• Interns should communicate with direct supervisors if looking for guidance/support when working with students/members. Day Schools: Lead Therapist and Clinical Director. Adult Services: Team Coordinator and Clinical Leader, per location assignment.
• This position will be evaluated/assessed at the end of the internship period by the Recruiting Coordinator and caseload supervisors on general performance, cooperation, and teamwork. Supervisors, clinical staff, and the Program assistant will report to the Recruiting Coordinator on overall intern performance.

• Interns must be punctual and able to commit to working at least 10 weeks in this position
• Possess Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Be in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in a related area, this includes but is not limited to:
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Human Services
  • Sociology
  • Education
  • Communication Disorders
  • Behavior Science
• At least two references that will attest to the staff’s interpersonal skills, energy, work ethic, ability to work on a team, leadership skills, integrity, and ability to accept and learn from feedback
• Satisfactory results for new hire and recurring background and CORI check
• A driver’s license in good standing (if over 21 years of age)
• Thorough knowledge of NLG’s policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of NLG’s daily operations and guidelines

Physical Job Capabilities:

Physical Job Requirements of this job include:

• Physically capable of keeping students/members safe and in close proximity at all times, particularly during outings
• Safely implement crisis prevention techniques and restraining members 50 pounds up to and in excess of 125 pounds when necessary

Physical Movements Required for Safe Implementation of Crisis Prevention Techniques:

• Quick and abrupt movements of upper and lower body (moving quickly, brisk and vigorous use of hands and arms)
• Rotating upper torso movements
• Arm and hand movements to grasp, range of motion movement with upper body and arms
• Balance
• Lifting and lowering (bending at knees repeatedly)
• Prolonged duration of exertion with both upper and lower body, being in one position for periods of time

NLG is committed to the philosophy and principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of NLG to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified candidates regardless of any race, age, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, protected genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. NLG expects all employees to support its equal opportunity objective.