AY2627 Special Needs Trust & Beneficiary Services Intern - Achieva (Work-Study Required)

AY2627 Special Needs Trust & Beneficiary Services Intern - Achieva (Work-Study Required)

This position is off campus and is paid at $15/hour. Position Overview The Special Needs Trust & Beneficiary Services Intern will gain practical, hands-on experience supporting the administration of a special needs trust while contributing to initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life, independence, and long-term well-being of individuals with disabilities. This interdisciplinary internship provides an opportunity to explore the intersection of disability services, healthcare, public benefits, financial administration, community resources, nonprofit operations, and person-centered service. The internship is designed for undergraduate students from a variety of academic backgrounds. No prior experience with special needs trusts is required. Training and guidance will be provided throughout the internship. The specific projects and areas of responsibility may be tailored to the student's academic background, interests, skills, and qualifications. Areas of Study The internship is particularly well suited for undergraduate students studying:

• Psychology
• Public Health
• Health Administration
• Sociology
• Business, including Finance, Financial Planning, Management, Business Analytics, or

related fields

• Other related disciplines

Students from different academic backgrounds will have the opportunity to bring their own perspective to the work while gaining a common foundation in special needs trust administration and beneficiary services. About the Internship A special needs trust can provide financial support to an individual with a disability while helping preserve access to certain means-tested public benefits. Effective trust administration involves much more than financial management. It requires an understanding of the beneficiary's personal circumstances, healthcare needs, community resources, family and caregiving considerations, and goals fo