Intake and Social Worker Interns

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We are seeking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Intake and Social Workers for our nonprofit organization. My New House focuses on providing essential assistance to families in need, including helping with utility bills, conducting home visitations to deliver food, offering scholarships, assisting with affordable housing applications, and providing other essential services.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct Intake Assessments: Meet with clients to assess their needs and determine eligibility for our services. Collect necessary information and documentation to facilitate assistance programs effectively. Meetings with clients can be via Zoom or in-person. Person must come at least one day to the office to meet with clients.

1. Provide Social Work Support: Offer counseling, guidance, and support to clients facing challenges such as financial hardship, housing insecurity, food insecurity, and educational needs. Develop and implement individualized service plans to address clients' specific needs and goals.

1. Assist with Utility Bills: Work with clients to identify resources and programs that can help alleviate financial burdens related to utility bills. Provide advocacy and assistance in navigating utility assistance programs and accessing financial support.

1. Under the LIFE Program, enroll applicants, manage personal documentation, and coordinate transportation services.

1. In The Mercy Network Program, contact families for food pack visits, manage

1. Complete Affordable Housing Applications: Help clients complete applications for affordable housing options, including gathering necessary documentation, submitting applications, and advocating on behalf of clients during the application process.

1. Coordinate Referrals and Collaborate with Community Partners: Work collaboratively with community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate referrals, share resources, and ensure comprehensive support for clients.

1. Maintain Accurate Records: Document client interactions, services provided, progress, and outcomes accurately and confidentially in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.

Requirements:

1. Pursuing or graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. Licensure or certification as a social worker is preferred but not required.

1. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural competence to work effectively with diverse clients and communities.

1. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to advocate, collaborate, and build rapport with clients, colleagues, and external partners. Spanish is a plus.

1. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

1. Commitment to upholding ethical standards, maintaining client confidentiality, and promoting social justice and equity in all interactions and interventions.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families facing adversity. If you are passionate about social work, community support, and advocacy, we invite you to apply for the Intake and Social Worker role and contribute to our mission of empowering and uplifting those in need.