Intern - Church World Service Housing Team - Jersey City

Church World Service • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

The Housing Intern at Church World Service (CWS) will support the Housing Team by managing various administrative tasks related to housing research and documentation. This unpaid internship requires a commitment of 1 or 2 full workdays per week for two semesters, providing valuable experience in social work, advocacy, and social justice.

Requirements

• Pass required background checks (PREA, FBI, CA/N, Criminal background Check).
• Fluency or highly conversational in Spanish, Dari or Creole preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including writing and grammar.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Mandated reporter responsibility and must participate in ongoing supervision activities.
• Able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Passionate and committed to learning about the broader CWS mission, global work, and local efforts.
• Willing to travel around 50 miles from Jersey City, NJ.
• Willing to adhere to CWS volunteer and workplace policies.
• Cultural humility and sensitivity to this vulnerable immigrant population with a strong commitment to immigrant rights, social justice, and a strong desire to help unaccompanied children adjust to life in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate solely with the housing team and not directly with clients.
• Manage all administrative tasks including conducting housing research in regional areas, online work, and handling paperwork such as agreements or adjustments to eviction notices.
• Handle applications such as TANF and PSGEG accounts.
• Gather information regarding housing in New Jersey.
• Adhere to the organization's policies, particularly those related to client confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Expenses related to the daily commute to and from the office may be reimbursed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed