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12 people are interested
Change a Life: Be a Next-Step Services Intern in the Bronx
ORGANIZATION: Part of the Solution (POTS)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
About the Internship:
POTS’ Next-Step Services include Case Management and a Legal Clinic to help individuals to not only address crises but to take the steps necessary to stabilize and improve their lives. These services are designed to increase the resources available to Bronx residents to live stable and healthy lives.
As an intern in POTS Next-Step Services Program, you will work with both Case Managers and Lawyers to assist individuals to successfully apply for public benefits, mediate disputes with job centers, fight eviction proceedings, and refer clients to other community based organization that provide services we are unable to provide.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Case Managers serve low-income families and individuals in the Bronx community. POTS doors are open to all and are free of charge.
Case Managers provide individualized support for clients. Where appropriate, they utilize POTS’ onsite capabilities to submit an application for SNAP benefits. Case Managers also provide clients with information regarding public assistance, social security disability, health insurance, and a host of other issues. Following submission of a SNAP application, Case Managers provide follow up advocacy and link clients with legal services should they be unfairly denied. In addition, Case Managers utilize POTS’ established referral network to help them access services which POTS is unable to provide directly. Such services include detoxification and substance abuse programs, employment programs, financial counseling, free tax preparation, educational programs, etc.
LEGAL CLINIC:
POTS Legal Clinic serves low-income residents of the Bronx. POTS practice is primarily focused on public benefits issues and eviction prevention. POTS does a high volume of administrative hearings throughout New York City and summary proceedings in Bronx Housing Court.
Legal Interns assist POTS’ attorneys through client intake, case preparation, informal advocacy, hearings and post-hearing follow-up. Interns (after 3-6 months) could be given an opportunity to present and argue a case before an administrative law judge.
OTHER TASKS:
Conduct follow up phone calls with clients.
Provide updates to case managers on public benefits (SNAP, SSI, etc.) or housing cases
Scan files
Enter updates into ETO--POTS’ online case management software
Escort clients to important appointments
Reports To: Next-Step Services Manager
Start Date: Jan./Feb. 2014
To Apply: If interested please send an email to serve@potsbronx.org
Please include your resume and a brief summary of why you are interested in this internship and any skills or experience you may have related to this internship.
RequirementsRequired Skills/Traits:
Dedication to POTS' mission
Background/Interest in Social Work and/or Law
Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good phone demeanor and computer skills
Times/Days Needed: Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Minimum Time Commitment: Hours per week: 10-20
Willing to commit at least 3 months to POTS
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About Part of the Solution (POTS)
Location:
2759 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Part of the Solution (POTS) is to be a loving community in the Bronx that nourishes the basic needs and hungers of all who come to our door. Founded in 1982 as a soup kitchen, POTS has expanded its mission from feeding its neighbors to nourishing the myriad of needs of the community in a holistic way.
Description
Helping low-income families and individuals since 1982, POTS has grown to become a leading
provider of emergency food, social services and legal representation in the Bronx. Services span
a wide spectrum of human needs and are designed to help people move from crisis to stability,
and eventually self-sufficiency. Currently, services include a Community Dining Room, open
seven days a week; a Food Pantry; Nutrition Education, Clothing Room, Shower, and Mail
Facilities; Barbershop; Case Management to help people address barriers to stability; a Legal
Clinic specializing in eviction prevention and improper denial of benefits; and the POTS Family
Club, to provide intensive case management, education, social, and nutrition support to a select
group of families. POTS also holds a variety of seasonal distributions for items such as back-toschool
supplies, Thanksgiving turkeys and holiday gifts and is host to a Medical and Dental Clinic.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2759 Webster AvenueBronx, NY 10458
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 10-20 Hrs/Week