Employment Opportunities
At Bellefaire, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about the youth and families we serve—and about supporting one another along the way. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, compassion and a commitment to our mission.
If you’re someone who…
Keeps growing: You’re curious, open to learning and welcome opportunities to grow your skills and expertise.
Believes in the mission: You’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families.
Leads with respect: You value diverse perspectives, practice cultural humility and treat every person with dignity.
Leads by example: You take ownership of your work and understand the impact you have on the people around you.
Meets challenges with determination: You’re resilient, adaptable and committed to finding a way forward—even when the work is difficult.
Works as a team: You share ideas, listen to others and believe the best work happens when we collaborate.
Total Rewards
The agency offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including generous benefits to its valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. All part-time and full-time employees are eligible to enroll for benefits the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Our rich options include the following:
Health & Medical Care
- Comprehensive Plans: Choice of robust medical and prescription drug coverage.
- Budget-Friendly Coverage: Free, flat-rate option available to maximize savings.
- Preventative Care: Free routine checkups, screenings, and wellness visits.
- Ancillary Coverage: Comprehensive dental and vision care to keep you healthy.
- Tax Savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible healthcare expenses.

Family & Caregiving
- Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave for both childbirth, foster care and adoption.
- Family Building: Optional coverage for fertility assistance, including IVF support.
- Dependent Care FSA: Pre-tax dollar accounts to help pay for childcare.
- Pet Insurance: Discounted coverage to keep your furry family members healthy.
Growth & Education
- CWRU Tuition Reduction: Opportunities for discounted tuition costs through partnerships with Case Western University.
- Ohio University Tuition Reduction: 10% scholarship toward eligible online undergraduate programs and 15% scholarship toward eligible online graduate degree programs.
- Career Development: Financial and structural support for continuing education.
- Professional Credentials: Free supervision for licensed roles.
Time Off & Financial Security
- Generous Time Off: Ample paid time off plus paid organizational holidays.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Dedicated savings account with an employer-matching contribution.
- Supplemental Security: Optional additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Employee Assistance & Support
- Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential 24/7 counseling, financial advice, and legal resources.
Intern at Bellefaire JCB
Start Your Career with an Internship at Bellefaire JCB
Build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for your career at Bellefaire JCB. Our internships offer opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, apply evidence-based practices, and work with children, youth, and families across a wide range of behavioral health, education, and social service programs.
Through individualized guidance and practical training, interns develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Our partnerships with universities help prepare the next generation of professionals while providing meaningful opportunities for learning and growth.
Bellefaire JCB serves more than 25,000 children and families annually. As an intern, you’ll gain valuable experience, expand your professional network, and learn from colleagues whose expertise and innovative approaches extend beyond our organization to influence practice nationally.
With internship opportunities spanning behavioral health, education, autism services, and more, Bellefaire JCB offers a diverse range of experiences to help you grow professionally.
Explore our How We Help to learn more about the work we do and the communities we serve.
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Are internships paid or unpaid?
- We offer both paid and unpaid clinical internships, depending on the internship, program, and affiliated university.
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Can undergraduate students intern at Bellefaire JCB?
- Most clinical internships are designed for graduate-level students. However, we also offer part-time positions that provide undergraduate students with valuable hands-on experience while completing their bachelor's degrees. Explore our part-time job openings to learn more.
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Where are internships located?
- Interns are primarily based at our Shaker Heights campus at One Pollock Circle, 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44118. Locations may vary depending on the program and internship.
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When are internships available?
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Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year to accommodate the varied schedules and requirements of graduate programs and university partners. Availability depends on the specific program and placement.
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Our Commitment
Bellefaire JCB is committed to delivering Behavioral, Education, Prevention, Social Services and Advocacy in order to enhance the emotional, physical and intellectual wellbeing of the children, youth and family members of our community.
All staff and volunteers of the Bellefaire community prioritize individual dignity and strive to promote a culture of diversity, inclusivity and equity in a supportive consumer and work environment.
Every individual using our services and their family, as well as our employees and volunteers, deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and professionalism.
We are committed to creating a community that recognizes and embraces diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We will not tolerate or condone discrimination.
We are also committed to delivering services in a manner that respects diversity, inclusivity and equity with the full intent of ensuring an optimal consumer experience and achieving better health and lived experiences outcomes for all.
Our Commitment is to Current and Future Generations.
Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
