Supported Housing Intern

Access Supports • Middletown, NY

5d

About The Position

The Supported Housing program offers case management and supportive services to help residents with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or other disabilities achieve stability and independence, focusing on long-term solutions. This program aims to equip Housing Case Manager Interns with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively assist clients with their housing needs, including writing case notes, filling out rental stipends, and addressing various client requests related to housing support.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student in a Human Services related program.
• Previous experience in human services field is preferred.
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail.
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with both clients and staff.
• Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist the Supported Housing team.
• Assist in writing case notes and completing rental stipend forms.
• Learn to address clients’ immediate housing needs, such as medical transportation, maintenance, medical appointment follow up, etc.
• Participate in supervised case management tasks.
• Attend team meetings when applicable.
• Assist in creating program materials.
• Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees