Summer Social Work Volunteer

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Social Work Internship Opportunity

To apply submit resume to evanj@homelessgardenproject.org

The internship runs from May to First week of September.

In the soil of our urban farm, people find the tools they need to build a home in the world.
The Homeless Garden Project (HGP), founded in 1990, provides job training, transitional
employment and supportive services to people who are experiencing homelessness. In addition,
HGP operates a thriving community education and volunteer program. HGP's programs take
place in a 3.5-acre organic farm and related enterprises.

Social Work Interns (SWI) work with HGP's Connecting with Community program. SWI work one-on-one with trainees to promote trainees' full participation in our job training and transitional employment programs by addressing needs such as health care, legal issues, transportation, and shelter. With SWI, trainees identify goals that will create and sustain their own well-being. SWI monitor trainee progress toward goals and supports meaningful engagement in accomplishing goals. SWI foster trainee progress toward unsubsidized employment as a key long-term goal related to a career plan. We look forward to working with you! The Social Work Interns bring so much valueand support to the Homeless Garden Project.

Schedule: HGP offers Social Work Interns a schedule with some flexibility and choice within the
structure of our trainees’ work schedule. Meetings with trainees take place during their workday;
Tuesday-Friday, 9:00-2:00pm. Social Work Interns work with trainees to find the best times to
meet. Thursdays are currently required; supervision, social work and staff meetings are held on
this day. Meetings take place in person at our 3.5-acre organic farm.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Assessment: work with trainees to identify current needs.
* Service Planning: collaboratively develop a plan focused on supports, activities, and
resources required to achieve personal goals.
* Advocacy and Referrals: help educate and connect trainees to available and appropriate
resources.
* Counseling & Goal Setting: provide support and structure for relevant goal setting.

Desired Traits & Skills:
* Good listening skills
* Well organized
* Appreciation of diversity
* Commitment to social justice

Orientation & Training:
* Work under supervision of Licensed Clinical Social Worker
* Training in Motivational Interviewing, service planning and evaluation

Benefits to Intern:
* Experience working in nonprofit social service setting
* Familiarity with community resources
* Develop counseling skills
* Gain training in Motivational Interviewing and Positive Psychology