Adult Wellness Center Intern in Chicago, Illinois at Casa Central

Adult Wellness Center (B.A./BSW-level)

Since 1981, the Adult Wellness Center has offered daily, supervised care to Latino and other older adults. The program provides a wide variety of fun fitness programs (exercise classes, pedal classes, chair yoga, etc.) and therapeutic activities (music, art, drama, dancing, gardening) to help older adults maintain or improve their emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. The Center also provides health monitoring, educational workshops, monthly birthday parties, monthly holiday and cultural celebrations, and field trips. The center also offers nutritious meals daily, including breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Round-trip transportation is also provided based on eligibility.

Population served: Older adults, age 60 and older

Internship learning opportunities: Conduct assessments, provide individual case management support, as well as information and referral to other community services; build one-on-one and small group relationships within a milieu setting; design and coordinate special program activities or projects and conduct educational workshops; participate in program evaluation and performance and quality improvement activities; work with a multi-disciplinary team to identify and support the needs of participating older adults; assist with older adult marketing activities and other initiatives, including networking with community partners.

Internship hours/scheduling available: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4pm

Requirements:

Must comply with agency background checks, as well as drug and TB testing.

Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).