We are seeking 14 Hawaiʻi-based long-term trainees who desire to increase their leadership capacity to improve the care, support, and services of infants, children, and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities and their family members.
Recruitment outreach includes many disciplines such as: Audiology, Genetic Counseling, Health Administration, Self-Advocacy, Family Advocacy, Family Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Special Education, and Speech-Language Pathology.
Individuals from ALL disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet or exceed the following criteria by August 1, 2024:
• United States Citizen or Non-Citizen National of the United States or Individual with Permanent Resident Visa Status
• Graduate or Post-Graduate Student, Community Professional, Self-Advocate or Family Advocate:
| Graduate & Post-Graduate Students | Community Professionals | Self-Advocates & Family Advocates |
|---|---|---|
| Matriculated master’s or doctoral candidates and post-master’s or post-doctoral fellows | Practicing professionals in Hawaiʻi with graduate degrees or commensurate work or leadership experience | Individuals who have lived experience with disabilities, either personally (self-advocates) and as family members (family advocates) |
• Completed basic academic and clinical training as required by discipline
• Demonstrated excellence in foundation courses within discipline
Desirable Qualifications
• Experience with infants, children, youth, and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities and their family members.
• Demonstration of career goals to work in the area of maternal and child health with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities and their family members
Health Requirements
Health clearance is required for trainees to participate in clinical and in-person components of the Program. Once admitted, trainees will be required to submit copies of medical documentation to meet the Program’s immunization requirements for:
| COVID-19 | German Measles (Rubella) | Hepatitis B |
| Tuberculosis (TB) | Measles (Rubeola) | Influenza Seasonal Vaccine |
| Varicella Zoster | Mumps | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) |
Apply Today!
• We are no longer accepting applications for our Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 trainee cohort.
• If you are interested in applying for our Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 cohort, please email us at mchlend@hawaii.edu. We will notify you when the online application is available.
Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 Trainee Schedule
• Our schedule will follow the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Academic Calendar
• Training sessions will be scheduled weekly on Fridays during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semester, starting in August 2024 and ending in April 2025
• NO sessions are scheduled on State Holidays or during Winter and Spring break
• In-person sessions are 8/8:30am to 4:30pm and virtual sessions are 8/8:30am to 1:30pm
• Attendance is required at all training sessions
• Some training activities may also be scheduled on other weekdays or weekends
• All accepted applicants will be given the program schedule after admission
Mailing Address
Hawaiʻi MCH LEND Program
1319 Punahou St, Rm 745
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826
Social Media
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about our program, please give us a call or send us an email at:
Phone: (808) 369-1240
Email: mchlend@hawaii.edu