Summer Treatment Program

Work for the Summer Treatment Program

Application Updates for the 2025 summer program coming soon.

Summer positions are available for Counselors, Research Assistants, Teachers, and Classroom Aides. By participating in the STP, students will learn evidence-based techniques for working with children who have disruptive behavior disorders; gain valuable clinical and research experience to prepare for career and graduate school; help children to improve their social skills, sports skills, and academic skills; and network with faculty members at the Center for Children and Families, as well as students from across the country. Positions are available for undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate students, and graduate students. 

Position Announcements: Please see the position announcements linked below for specific responsibilities, salary, hours, and dates.

Location: Miami, FL

• Elementary Counselor
• Elementary Counselor 2
• Elementary Teacher and Art Teacher
• Classroom Aide
• Research Assistant

Location: Buffalo, NY

• Counselor
• Elementary Teacher and Art Teacher
• Classroom Aide

Program Description: More information about the Summer Treatment Program and staff responsibilities are included in the document below.

Program Description

Program Application Instructions

Interested applications should complete an on-line application form to begin the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a current resume and a current unofficial transcript/grade report.

LINK TO APPLICATION FORM: https://redcap.fiu.edu/surveys/?s=TL4KXAYH98WTDDKA

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• Responsibilities and Expenses

  Dates, hours, salary and responsibilities for all positions vary by position. Please see the program announcements linked above for details.

  Room, board and travel expenses are not covered. Participants are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. Each summer, there are many STP staff members who are interested in finding roommates and sharing housing. Once accepted to a position, staff members will have the opportunity to join a social media group to meet and communicate with other staff members to make housing and carpool arrangements.

• Application Process

  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will be asked to have three (3) letters of recommendation submitted in support of their applications. If your application is selected to proceed to the next step, you will receive an email with a link to provide contact information for your recommenders.

  You should request letters of recommendation from people who know you well and can speak about your skills in relation to the position for which you are applying. Your letters may be academic, professional or personal in nature.

  If you have worked in a research lab, you should consider requesting a letter from your research supervisor. If you have worked with children in a school setting, summer camp, after-school program or sports/recreation program, you should consider asking your supervisor at that program to submit a recommendation in support of your application.

  If you played on a sports team, you should consider asking your coach to submit a letter in support of your application. Coaches may be able to write about teamwork, leadership, and your ability to work under pressure in ways that other recommenders may not.

  You may request personal letters of recommendation from people who know you well and can describe your strengths and skills. However, we recommend that some of your letters are academic or professional in nature.

  Letters of recommendation will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview and to submit official academic transcripts. Applicants living outside the Miami area may interview remotely via Zoom.

• Transcripts and Grade Reports

  Applicants will be required to upload their unofficial transcript / student grade report when completing their application.

  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be required to submit an official transcript from their college or university for education verification. Official transcripts must be submitted via your school’s Registrar’s Office or transcript service.

• Notifications and Interviews

  After you submit your application form, you must ensure that your letters of recommendation are submitted in a timely manner in order to make your application packet complete. Applicants will receive a personalized link that will allow them to monitor the status of their letters of recommendation letters.

  Completed application packets are reviewed on a rolling basis to select applicants to interview. We will continue interviewing until all positions are filled. Due to the large number of applications we receive and the number of STP positions available, a significant amount of time is required to complete the review process.

  Applicants living outside the Miami area may interview remotely via Zoom.

• International Students

  International students currently studying in the United States on an F-1 Visa may be eligible to participate in the STP if their current college or university is able to approve their participation as Optional Practical Training or Curricular Practical Training. Contact your international student services office to inquire about an authorization for the OPT/CPT options. We are not able to sponsor visa applications for students who wish to travel to the United States in order to work in the program. Additional information about OPT and CPT is available at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

• Program Location

  The Miami program will be held at Paul Bell Middle School, 11800 NW 2nd Street, Miami FL 33182, approximately 1.9 miles from the main entrance of the FIU Modesto Maidique Campus (11200 SW 8th Street, Miami FL 33199). Please do not contact Paul Bell Middle School with questions regarding the STP. Some staff training activities will take place on the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC).