Rehabilitation Counseling Internship
YAINew York, New York, United States
Posted May 14, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAIâs 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California. At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
Job Description
The Rehabilitation Counseling Intern will support individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities in achieving employment and community integration goals.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a graduate-level Rehabilitation Counseling or related program
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Interest in working with individuals with disabilities in community-based settings
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards
