Paid Externship: Clinical Hours & Pediatric Care
Health Sciences Student Placement /ASL Instructor Assistant
(All Health Science Majors Welcome)
Structured placement offers robust clinical hour-tracking and professional supervision. It is designed for students seeking clinical experience in a contemporary integrated environment. You will support an inclusive Children's Enrichment Program focused on advancing early years communication intervention as tools to unlock critical cognitive windows.
Join our dynamic team as a American Sign Language Sign-and-Song Instructor. This paid externship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children and individuals, including thoose with neurodevelopmental disabilities, in diverse settings including direct-care facilities and community environments. You will collaborate with licensed professionals to implement evidence-based interventions, assist with daily activities, and contribute to meaningful client progress. This role is ideal for motivated graduate students seeking practical experience that bridges academic learning with real-world application, all while making a positive impact on clients' lives.
Employee Environment
- Modern Workflow: Fully integrated digital workspace for real-time collaboration and service delivery.
- Collaborative Pairs: Work directly in pairs alongside professional musicians to deliver dynamic sessions.
- Interactive Pace: High-energy environment. Expect an engaging one-on-one dynamic with classes of multiple families sequential times throughout the day. Signing and extroversion required to successfully guide group interactions.
Placement Logistics & Benefits
- Compensation via 1099 independent contractor. Assistance provided.
- Financial Perks: Full contract reimbursement opportunities covering NYC and New Jersey transportation costs and lunch.
- Schedule Flexibility: Highly flexible scheduling built entirely around your current university coursework or medical clinical rotations.
- Locations: Diverse environments: medical practices, pediatric clinics, health and community wellness centers across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and New Jersey.
- Supervision: Structured hour logging, clinical guidance, and formal performance tracking to satisfy university fieldwork, practicum, or mandatory externship needs.
Eligibility & Best Fit
- Mandatory externship placement is not required but represents the best fit.
- All Health Sciences Majors and recent graduates are welcome.
- This role is an ideal match for students looking for flexible industry-relevant employment alongside studies, part-time position, or specific field hours. Target disciplines include: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy intern / BCBA), Speech-Language Pathology (speech therapy intern / SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Nursing, Public Health, Master of Social Work (MSW), Pedagogical Studies, Psychology, and pre-med internship tracks.
Core Responsibilities
- Sign-and-Song Instruction: Execute a high-energy sign-and-song early communication curriculum to teach visual modeling to infants, toddlers, and neurodevelopmental youth.
- Clinical & Behavioral Care: Conduct supervised sessions, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), collect behavioral health tracking data, and implement pediatric behavioral care plans under professional supervision.
- Compliant Documentation: Maintain strict, accurate session logs and clinical progress reports in full compliance with HIPAA regulations and academic fieldwork standards.
Mandatory Qualifications
- ASL Training Provided: Prior sign language experience is not required; a robust, structured training program in elementary sign-and-song curricula is fully provided.
- Extroversion Required: Candidates must possess a high-energy, confident, and highly extroverted engagement style to command group dynamics.
- Musical or Creative Affinity: Ability to comfortably keep pace with live musical instruments (percussion, strings) and lead physical choreography.
- Behavior Management: Basic competence with behavior management strategies, childhood development principles, or inclusive special education environments.
Skills
- Strong understanding of special education principles and experience working with children or individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Proficiency in data collection methods related to behavioral health and ABA therapy protocols.
- Experience assisting with ADLs, behavior management, and implementing behavior intervention strategies.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management, and HIPAA compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication skills for client interaction, team collaboration, and documentation accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in home-based or school settings with individuals who have autism spectrum disorders or other disabilities.
- Passion for supporting behavioral health initiatives through direct therapy, data-driven decision making, and client-centered care.
This externship provides a comprehensive platform for aspiring professionals eager to deepen their expertise in behavioral health services while gaining invaluable practical experience in a supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference through compassionate care and evidence-based practices, we invite you to apply!
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Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Relocation assistance
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- other languages (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hoboken, NJ 07030 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
