About the role#
The Residential Compliance Intern supports adherence to state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and internal policies within a residential treatment environment. This role focuses on quality assurance, documentation review, and youth rights to ensure consistent, ethical, and trauma-informed care. Interns collaborate with program leadership to safeguard youth safety and strengthen service delivery.
What you'll do#
- Monitor compliance with Ohio Administrative Code rules for behavioral health and residential facilities.
- Review internal policies to ensure alignment with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Participate in audits of environment-of-care walkthroughs.
- Assist in youth rights activities, including discussing rights with clients and advocating for youth voice.
- Provide support to supervisors and frontline staff by communicating compliance updates and clarifying expectations.
- Assist in the creation or revision of training materials, checklists, and process guides.
- Use logs, dashboards, and data to report compliance results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s level Social Work program or an Associate degree internship program.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with team members while following organizational values.
- Interest in monitoring compliance with state rules and engaging in quality improvement methodologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site at a youth residential facility.
- Commitment: Typically 16 to 24 hours per week.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
