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Supportive Housing Intern
ORGANIZATION: Commonwealth Land Trust
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5 people are interested
Help Us Help the Homeless!
ABOUT COMMONWEALTH LAND TRUST:
Established in 1985, Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving neighborhoods and preventing homelessness. CLT owns and manages over 350 units of affordable housing and provides on-site case management services to many of Massachusetts' most vulnerable residents. Linking housing and care, CLT works to rebuild lives and communities.
To learn more about Commonwealth Land Trust, you can visit us at www.commonwealthlandtrust.org.
Job Description
The Supportive Housing department of Commonwealth Land Trust supports our organization's mission to end homelessness by assisting prospective residents through the application process and supporting current residents in their efforts to remain housed. Our supportive housing interns assist our very low income residents and applicants with required paperwork. They give tours of our properties and explain our programs to prospective residents. Supportive housing interns acquire a great degree of knowledge about affordable housing and homelessness in Massachusetts.
Minimum hourly requirements: 2 days/week for a minimum of 1 year or 1 academic-year
Course credit is available
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Leading tours of our different properties
- Disseminating information to prospective applicants
- Fielding general resident concerns
- Assisting with annual recertifications
- General office duties such as faxing, filing, and copying
- Revision and translation of forms
- Collecting demographic data
- Creating resident newsletters
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Attention-to-detail
- Punctuality and reliability
- Superior writing ability
- Superior research skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
- Bilingual capability (Spanish-English) is helpful
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identification, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability or any other category prohibited by law.
More opportunities with Commonwealth Land Trust
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Commonwealth Land Trust
Location:
1059 Tremont St., Suite #2, Lower Roxbury, MA 02120, US
Mission Statement
Established in 1985, Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving neighborhoods and preventing homelessness. CLT owns and manages over 350 units of affordable housing and provides on-site case management services to many of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. Linking housing and care, CLT works to rebuild lives and communities.
Description
Commonwealth Land Trust has been providing affordable housing and case management services in the Greater Boston area since 1985. Originally founded as a development agency, CLT’s initial focus was on preserving affordable housing during the booming real estate market of the 1980s. CLT acquired and renovated properties that were sites of dilapidation and crime, or conversely, targeted for gentrification. By removing these buildings from the speculative market, CLT ensured they would remain accessible to low-income individuals. During the next ten years, amidst the HIV/AIDS crisis, the crack epidemic, and escalating rates of homelessness in the Greater Boston area, CLT identified an urgent need to house and support those trapped in a cycle of homelessness. CLT addressed this need by transitioning to complete self-management and establishing the case management branch of our agency. Today, CLT owns and manages twenty properties, providing housing and supportive services to over 650 of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents.
CLT’s portfolio includes two types of housing: (1) affordable apartments, serving homeless and low- to moderate-income families, and (2) single-room-occupancy (SRO) supportive housing programs, serving homeless, disabled, and very low-income individuals. The majority of CLT's SRO residents are grappling with multiple diagnoses, including physical disabilities, mental health challenges, addictions, and HIV/AIDS, and many have struggled for years to secure permanent housing. Upon move-in, CLT ensures that our clients’ basic needs are met. Residents of our SRO properties are provided with a furnished room and access to an on-site food pantry. Case managers conduct initial intakes and help residents acclimate to permanent housing. They refer our clients to local resources, address their medical, legal, and social challenges, and help them stay engaged with outside providers. Although many of our SRO residents are unable to work due to the severity of their disability, CLT encourages our clients to realize their individual goals, which may include volunteering, joining a support group, or reconnecting with their family. CLT’s model of complete self-management and on-site case management provision ensures that our residents receive the support necessary to remain housed, maintain their health, and rebuild their lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
248 Broadway StreetLawrence, MA 01841
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2015
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Real Estate & Leasing
- Mental Health
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 2 days/week for 1 year/academic-year