RCS Empowers, Inc.

RCS Empowers, Inc.

1607 Geele Ave

Sheboygan, WI 53083

www.rcsempowers.com

Non Profit [501 (c)(3) status]

Mission: RCS Empowers, Inc. is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and special needs so they may work, live and function with dignity and respect.

Clientele: Age Birth to Three: Infants and Toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays.

Age 16 to 75+. People with disabilities ranging from severe to mild. Disabilities include developmental delays, physical, traumatic brain injury, chronic mental illness, learning disabilities, and AODA.

Services: Age 16 to 75+. People with disabilities ranging from severe to mild. Disabilities include developmental delays, physical, traumatic brain injury, chronic mental illness, learning disabilities, and AODA.

Internship Description (120 Hours):

As a large agency, we can develop internships in a variety of areas. Some options include

  • creating curriculum and leading classes and groups in advocacy, employment preparation, daily living skills, recreation/social activities

  • working on 1:1 goals with adults w/disabilities

  • completing quality assurance and compliance audits

  • developing and implementing employment training and readiness activities

  • identifying and locating community resources

  • implementing individual program plans and providing direct care to people w/disabilities

  • behavior management learning opportunities

Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours):

As a large agency, we can develop internships in a variety of areas. Some options include

  • creating curriculum and leading classes and groups in advocacy, employment preparation, daily living skills, recreation/social activities

  • working on 1:1 goals with adults w/disabilities

  • completing quality assurance and compliance audits

  • developing and implementing employment training and readiness activities

  • identifying and locating community resources

  • implementing individual program plans and providing direct care to people w/disabilities

  • behavior management learning opportunities

Leadership Experience - Advanced Internship (280 Hours):

Program management, case management, training, program evaluation, program development, resource management, and some direct service. Some evening and weekend time could be available but not required.

Availability: Spring, Summer - Days

Category: Children & Families