About the role#
AbilityPath offers a Recreation Therapy Internship for students currently enrolled in a university program. This role supports adult participants with disabilities within our adult programs. The internship runs for approximately 17 weeks to help you complete your required hours, with cohorts beginning in the fall, spring, and summer.
What you'll do#
- Support adult participants with disabilities in our programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- A valid California driver's license held for at least three years.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Redwood City, California.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a partially paid internship.
- Placements are available on a rolling basis.
About AbilityPath
AbilityPath is a nonprofit organization based in Redwood City, California. Founded in 1920, it provides services for children, youth, and adults with special needs and developmental disabilities. The organization operates throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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