La Posada Intern (Unpaid) at Casa Central

Seeking for a dedicated intern to support La Posada Interim Housing for Homeless Families by assisting with case management, family assessments, educational workshops, and community engagement activities. This internship provides hands-on experience working with families experiencing homelessness and offers opportunities to develop professional skills in social services, program evaluation, and family support.

Since 1989, La Posada has offered apartment-style interim housing and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness. Through a comprehensive network of supportive services, including individualized case management, counseling support, food and clothing assistance, job readiness training, employment assistance, and informal childcare, La Posada helps families move from homelessness to independent, permanent housing.

Population Served
Families experiencing homelessness

Internship Highlights

• Assist in conducting family assessments, developing service plans, and providing case management services for resident families.

• Assist in providing educational parent/family trainings and/or workshops.

• Participate in program evaluation and performance and quality improvement activities.

• Assist with development of job resumes and job readiness trainings.

• Conduct educational/vocational assessments and services.

• Support annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness campaign activities.

• Provide information and referral to other community services.

• Assist with After School program activities and special events.

• Accompany family support workers on home visits.

Internship Hours/Schedule
Monday–Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Requirements

• Must comply with agency background checks, as well as drug and TB testing.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

• The internship is available to students who are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and are completing a required practicum or clinical practicum as part of their academic curriculum.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: Casa Central requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated by the first day of employment or be fully vaccinated within 60 days of hire date.

Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act

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