Internship Training Programs

Opportunities

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Opportunities

US highschool students and US university undergraduates and graduates have a wide variety of internship opportunities to choose from. If you don't see your area of interest listed in the'internship openings' below, just contact us and we'll see if we can coordinate your ideal internship for you.

Living Outside the USA? - Crotched Mountain has an excellent training program for you. We proudly host up to 26 international trainees for durations of six to twelve months. Most are placed in Residential Services and in the School, and those here for six-months or more may rotate through different departments. A great way to travel, see the USA, and get that top quality experience to make your resume even more impressive.

Contact Information

International & Internship Office International calls, first dial 001  Crotched Mountain Foundation 603-547-3311 ext. 1123 1 Verney Drive 603-547-1990 (fax) Greenfield, NH 03047 USA internships@crotchedmountain.org

Interested in interning with Crotched Mountain?  Learn about the opportunities we have for:

• International Trainees
• U.S. University
• and U.S. High School students. 

• If you have already been accepted into the International Training Program then you need to review the Information For International Trainees.

Training for Direct Support Professionals

TRAINING OVERVIEW

This program offers formal classroom and practical training and an opportunity to be awarded a Certificate of Completion in the College of Direct Support (CDS) as developed in consultation with the University of Minnesota. Certificate is awarded through partnership with the Moore Center, Manchester, N.H. Participants may also qualify for a Certificate of Completion from Crotched Mountain. It includes a wide selection of formal classes offered on-site, as well as eleven online training courses, each with multiple lessons. The curriculum's focus is on 'best practices' in the design and implementation of individualized programs for young people and adults with specialized needs. The formal classes and online courses prepare participants for on-site instruction and the practice of specific direct support competencies in residential services. The program, as offered at Crotched Mountain includes observation of multiple disciplines that relate to the rehabilitative and educational services for people with special needs. Participants must successfully test out on all required classes, lessons and skill competencies and remain in good standing for the program duration in order to qualify for the certificates.  More...

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