Therapeutic Recreation Intern Manual 2020 Therapeutic Recreation Intern Manual | Page 9

Expectations of University • Provide the student with preparatory skills necessary for the internship placement • Supervise the internship arrangements and provide an official university supervisor for the placement • Provide NSSRA with a copy of the university’s intern guidelines/manual • Supervise the student through ongoing communication and consultation with the student and NSSRA supervisor • Evaluate the student’s performance in cooperation with NSSRA’s supervisor • Conduct orientation with the student to guide understanding of the policies and procedures of NSSRA and help prepare the student for the internship experience • Prepare the NSSRA supervisor for the arrival of the student intern Expectations of NSSRA • Inform the student of all policies and procedures • Present the intern to NSSRA staff as a co-worker and in a professional manner • Acquaint the intern with resources and materials used in the administration of the agency’s programs and services • Encourage the highest standards; both praise and counsel the intern for achievement, growth and success • Keep continuous records of the intern’s work and progress Internship will be terminated if: • The intern is not making satisfactory progress in the field placement program as determined by either the university supervisor or the NSSRA supervisor • Failure to comply with university or NSSRA internship policies and procedures