Samaritan Ministry
of Greater Washington

1516 Hamilton Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Web: www.samaritanministry.org

1. Job Title: Intern Caseworker- Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington

Position Description:

Intern will support homeless individuals and others in need as they take steps towards life improvement and self-sufficiency in our unique Next Step program.  Intern will:

·      Meet with program participants to perform intake process;

·      Assist in the setting of initial goals and next steps;

·      Provide necessary and appropriate resources, referrals and support to assist program participants as they take small, manageable next steps;

·      Maintain detailed records of all calls and visits from participants using the case work database;

·      Perform outreach to local social service and employment agencies, and assist in updating of resource database;

·      Make follow-up phone calls to maintain contact with program participants;

·      Perform employment workshops, assisting participants in the development of job search and interview skills;

·      Work closely with casework staff to ensure program continuity and success, and

·      Actively participate and occasionally facilitate regularly scheduled staff meetings.

·      Working hours:  Monday-Friday:  8:45am – 5:00pm 

Internship Learning Opportunities:

·      Gain an understanding of the circumstances and conditions leading to homelessness and unemployment;

·      Obtain/strengthen the skills to assist program participants set and achieve goals;

·      Become familiar with typical resources and services available to people in need, including entitlement programs;

·      Work in partnership with Samaritan Ministry staff and volunteers as well as those from other agencies;

·      Hone presentation and leadership skills, and

·      Develop and implement a new program/service component or enhancement.

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS:

Skills Needed:

·      Must have good listening, organizing, and public speaking skills;

·      Demonstrated analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills; and

·      Ability to do research as well as maintain records.

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