Housing Support Intern

Assist families with housing education and resources

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Overview

Assist families with housing education and resources

You have:

  • Pursuing degree in social work or possessing equivalent experience.
  • Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.
  • Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record.

- Lead in-home housing education sessions for new families with the assistance of an interpreter. - Work with new families to complete housing-related tasks such as submitting maintenance requests, purchasing money orders, and paying rent and utility bills. - Procure and deliver household items and food items for new arrivals - Set-up apartment for new arrivals - Assist new families to apply for and transition into subsidized housing programs through HUD, Section 8, and City of Tucson Public Housing. - Improve upon existing housing resources and develop new educational materials. - Work with the Housing and Logistics Coordinator to maintain and establish new relationships with apartment managers and housing providers in the Tucson area. - Support Housing Outreach efforts Document all services provided using various databases and data tracking systems.

CLEARANCES:

All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy. All interns are required to hold an Arizona State Level One fingerprint clearance card.

COMMITMENT:

-SUMMER: Minimum 20 hrs/wk for 3 months -FALL/SPRING: Minimum 10 hrs/wk for 14 weeks -Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 8:30am-5:00pm) -Preference given to applicants able to make multi-term commitment

Reports To: Housing and Logistics Coordinator

Qualifications - Pursuing degree in social work or possessing equivalent experience. - Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information. - Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record. - Preference given to applicants able to make multi-semester commitment.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully educated someone from a different cultural background? This question assesses your intercultural communication skills and teaching abilities. Share an experience highlighting how you adapted your communication style to meet the needs of the individual.
What strategies do you use to stay organized when managing multiple tasks? The interviewer is looking to understand your organizational skills and attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a client is hesitant to provide information due to confidentiality concerns? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an experience where you had to build a relationship with a community partner or service provider. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the field of housing support and social services? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org