Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center Hastings Internship (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Hastings, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
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Job Description:
What Youll Experience
Interns will have the opportunity to shadow professionals across a variety of departments gaining exposure to the interdisciplinary approach used to support guide and rehabilitate youth. Areas of rotation may include:
Case Management Observe how individualized treatment and case planning are implemented.
Therapeutic Services Learn about behavioral and mental health support offered to youth.
Education Services Gain insight into on-site academic programs and student engagement.
Food Services Understand the role of nutrition and meal planning in institutional care.
Facility Operations Get a broad view of how different teams work together in a secure treatment setting.
Who Should Apply
We are looking for students with an interest in fields such as:
Social Work
Criminal Justice
Psychology
Education
Behavioral Health
Public Administration
Human Services
All Applicants must be at least 19 years old and able to commit to a schedule agreed upon by both the intern and the site supervisor.
Application Review: March 1st 2026
Application Deadline: March 27th 2026
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).
Preferred Qualifications:
In a program related to human services criminal justice behavioral health or similar fields.
Must be 19 years of age or older at the time of application.
Ability to pass a background check and any required facility screenings.
Ability to commit to the agreed-upon internship schedule.
Coursework or prior experience in youth services juvenile justice counseling behavioral health social work or residential care.
Experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth schools mentorship programs or community service organizations.
Awareness of trauma-informed practices or an interest in learning about behavioral interventions.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong problem-solving observation and documentation skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and willingness to work in a structured secure environment.
Why Intern at YRTC Hastings
This is a great opportunity to:
Gain direct experience in a youth-focused residential treatment setting
Explore potential career paths in public service and rehabilitation
Build professional connections with experienced staff in multiple disciplines
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Intern
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