Resident Services Intern

Housing Opportunity Com•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) exists to provide people with low and moderate incomes the opportunity to live in safe, affordable, high-quality housing in Montgomery County. We strengthen families by offering opportunities for personal and economic growth through partnerships and supportive services. To achieve this mission, HOC operates as a Public Housing Authority (PHA), a housing finance agency and an affordable housing developer. HOC serves approximately 20,000 residents, owns more than 9,400 rental units, and has provided mortgages and homeownership assistance to more than 2,000 first-time homebuyers. About Resident Services HOC’s Resident Services Department strives to enhance the lives of HOC customers by coordinating and implementing a vast array of high-quality programs, services, and resources. Through collaborative partnerships with Montgomery County, the federal government, and various community-based organizations, Resident Services offers comprehensive service coordination, impactful resident programs, and robust supportive housing services to individuals and families who reside in HOC owned-managed properties or receive HOC housing subsidies, as well as applicants on HOC’s waitlist.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Social Work, Public Health, Education, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Service-oriented mindset and comfort working with diverse populations.
Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.
Ability to adapt to both office and field-based work.
Interest in community engagement or supportive services.
Basic proficiency with office software.