Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.   Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.

This is a time- limited paid internship funded by ACCES –VR that offers a work-based learning experience to assist students ages 14-21 prepare for competitive, integrated employment.  Interns will paid at least minimum wage for the time they participate and will utilize this opportunity to explore a variety of career paths to acquire transferable and marketable job skills consistent with their career goals and vocational interests.

Essential Job Functions

• Students will build confidence and learn essential skills in a job setting of their choice.
• Students will exhibit behavior that is appropriate for a work setting and should be able to be redirected with minimal intervention.
• Students are expected to be receptive to counseling and guidance about the importance of appropriate workplace behavior.
• Students are expected to be motivated to participate in the work-based learning program at the site they have chosen for internship completion.

Qualifications

• Authorized ACCES-VR participant; between ages of 14-21.
• Have Valid identification for onboarding purposes.