Internshipat

Key Program Inc.By: Erica Vergara

Key Program Inc.

Their MissionKey’s mission is to assist troubled

youth and their families with

developing positive life skills and

life experiences so that they may

pursue productive and rewarding

lives.

Internship Orientation

★ Policies

★ Do’s and Dont’s

★ Contract

★ What to Expect

★ Where I’m Going

★ Administrative

★ Binders

★ Introduction to Staff

○ Residential

○ Clinician

○ Occupational Therapist

★ Introduction to Clients

★ Explanation to Daily Routines

The Beginning

★ Emotionally ○ Shy○ Nervous○ Anxious

★ Physically○ In the way○ Unsure

★ Mentally○ Stressed

Opening Up

Getting Down to Business

★ Began to get involved with client conversation.

★ Searched for Open Opportunities to Gain Experience

★ Became a Self Starter

What Did I Get Out Of It?

★ Used what I learned in my school courses with real life situations during the internship.

★ Realization

★ Understanding of the Field

★ Professional Contacts○ Lynn Meffen

■ Regional Program Supervisor■ Internship Interviewer

○ Karen Waterman■ Program Supervisor■ Guidance

○ Elizabeth Barclay■ Introduction

○ Felishcia Holmes■ Program Supervisor■ Introduction and Guidance

What Did I Get Out Of It?