Admin Intake Internship (Spring 2027)

Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services

Intern

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

USD 15-15 / hour

Posted on Oct 16, 2026

The Intake/Scheduling Intern learns to perform counseling center duties including answering the Centralized Scheduling phone line, scheduling initial evaluations, completing client check-in procedures, and administrative support for the community services programs.

Bachelor's Level Internships pay $15 hourly

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Screen telephone inquiries, enter client data into WeCare (EMR System).
  • Schedule intake appointments for new clients.
  • Assist with client cancellations and rescheduling needs.
  • Greet clients/visitors checking in at the front desk at the Bouma Counseling Center.
  • Support clients through the check-in process (updating client demographic information, collecting payments, obtaining client/guardian signatures on unsigned intake and annual forms and other unsigned documents). Maintain accuracy of clinician caseloads and referrals within the follow-up queue for caseload availability.
  • Promptly respond to internal and external communication and requests.
  • Assist with data entry and monitor incoming faxes.
  • Complete administrative duties assigned by supervisor for various community program supervisors, including, but not limited to, data entry, phone calls, preparing treatment/marketing materials, etc.
  • Complete chart reviews.
  • Assist with processing incoming/outgoing mail and other administrative daily tasks.
  • Send routine and customized letters to clients
  • Assist with other administrative duties upon request.
  • Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning.
  • Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently obtaining a Bachelor’s degree, preference to Social Work, Psychology, or Criminal Justice students.
  • Prior experience within a human service agency preferred.
  • Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

SANCTUARY COMMITMENT STATEMENT:
Wedgwood Christian Services is dedicated to creating a trauma-informed, healing-centered community for our clients and staff. All positions are expected to contribute to this culture by practicing the seven commitments of Sanctuary: nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, democracy, social responsibility, and growth and change. Staff receive ongoing training and support in integrating these commitments into their work.

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