Intern - Social Services; Services

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student’s curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours. Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work,
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work‑site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern
- Social Services (Employment Services)

Seasonal/Substitute

Intern

1

HUMAN SVCS

HS-SS FAMILY SERVICES

2026490

Up to 20 hours per week

Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Up to 30 hours per week. Please note you will be required to attend a two day orientation.

Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw St.)

N
- Never

N/A

$17.50 /per hour

Join our dynamic team this spring and gain hands‑on experience in Employment Services within the Department of Human Services/Social Services. This internship offers meaningful exposure to public service, workforce development, and case management.

• Explains the employment services program
• Makes assessments of customer needs and develops employment plans, utilizing job search, work experience, education and training.
• Establishes and monitors self‑sufficiency goals through information and assessment of customer background.
• Monitors case reports/records in accordance with regulations.
• Interviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information
• Evaluates employability status of clients and explores potential sources of income
• Explains client responsibilities, rights and program availability;
• Refers clients to service worker as the result of overall assessment of situation;
• Prepares reports and maintains client records;
• Real‑world experience in a government social services setting.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Contribution to meaningful community work.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in serving the community and working with diverse populations.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.

The ideal candidate is a college student in good standing – preferably a junior, senior, or graduate student
-who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or who has graduated within the past year.

10/19/2026

10/30/2026

No

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may…