Internship Detail

Title

Research Assistant

Description

Social Enterprises and Inclusion Department, K-DISC

Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) is seeking motivated Master of Social Work (MSW) students for a two-month internship opportunity within our Social Enterprises and Inclusion Department.

Duration

45-60 days Starting from 25th march 2025. An amount of Rs 4000/- (Rupees Four Thousand only) will be provided as stipend. No additional expenses will be covered.

Certificate

Certificate would be provided for the period of internship.

Position Overview

The intern will support our initiatives focused on developing and implementing low-tech assistive devices for people with intellectual disabilities. This role offers hands-on experience in disability support, research, and social innovation.

Key Responsibilities

·         Conduct field visits to schools and institutions to assess needs and requirements for low-tech assistive devices.

·         You are required to travel across Kerala, and no additional payments or other facilities will be provided.

·         Work directly with people with intellectual disabilities, their teachers, parents, and panchayat officials to understand their specific needs and challenges and collect customized requirements from them.

·         Requirement research at Buds Schools

·         Participate in the testing and evaluation of low-tech assistive devices

·         Organize and host showcase events for low-tech assistive devices based on need

·         Prepare comprehensive documentation, research reports, and presentations

·         Develop templates and standardized procedures for device testing and evaluation

·         Collaborate with the social enterprise and inclusion team to analyze testing outcomes

·         Contribute to research on the effectiveness and impact of assistive devices

Required Qualifications

●     Current enrollment in Master of Social Work (MSW) program

●     Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations

●     Excellent documentation and report writing abilities

●     Proficiency in research methodology and data analysis

●     Ability to work independently and as part of a team

●     Strong organizational and time management skills

●     Sensitivity and commitment to working with people with disabilities

Important Notes

●     Full-time commitment is required for the duration of the internship.

●     The candidates have to cover the internship for two months on full time basis.

●     You have to travel across Kerala, arrange your own accommodation and transportation, and cover all the assigned schools.

Important Note: Failure to meet the specified above requirements will result in the forfeiture of both the certificate and stipend.

No. of Openings : 7

Nature of Post : Full Time

Date of posting : 18th Mar 2025

Date of commencement : 18th Mar 2025