Housing Support Intern

Note :
This position requires significant critical thinking and problem solving skills and a strong connection to the TGI community.

Overview

The Transgender Health & Wellness Center (TH&WC) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Part-Time Housing Support Intern to support transgender and gender-diverse individuals experiencing crisis, housing instability, and employment barriers.

TH&WC operates using an integrated, centralized service delivery (hub-and-spoke) model , meaning staff and interns serve clients across multiple Southern California locations through coordinated systems rather than being assigned to a single site.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in social justice, housing advocacy, economic empowerment, and nonprofit leadership , and is especially well-suited for those seeking to develop administrative, organizational, and leadership skills in a real-world community-based setting.

This position requires a person strongly connected to the TGI community. It is an entry level position for a person wanting a career and to move up in the company.

Key Responsibilities

Assist clients experiencing trauma and crisis with housing navigation and stabilization support
Help coordinate services across multiple Southern California locations using integrated systems
Participate in committee work and collaborative planning efforts
Maintain accurate documentation and case notes
Assist with administrative and program support tasks
Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and community partners
This is a new pilot position and will assist in the development of housing program documentation and guidance.
Maintain TH&WC DV/SA safe house.

Required Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work within and oversee a committee-based and collaborative environment
Commitment to social justice, equity, and transgender-affirming services
Strong communication, professional and interpersonal skills
A minimum of 3 years lived experience working directly with the Transgender Community
Active in the LGBTQ+ Community to develop client base
Comfortable working across multiple programs and locations through centralized systems
Above average critical thinking skills
Ability to create housing models and programs

Preferred Qualifications

Background or interest in social work, public administration, nonprofit management, or related fields
Experience working with marginalized or crisis-impacted populations
Experience dealing with victims of violence and trauma
Experience in navigating clients in crises
Familiarity with housing programs, workforce development, or community services (a plus, not required)

What We Offer

Hands-on experience and guidance in housing and economic development work
Direct exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership
Skill-building in administration, coordination, and advocacy
Supportive, mission-driven, and affirming work environment
Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals

Safe House Case Management

Works as safe house crises and case manager to address critical needs
Works as property management for the DVSA safe house to maintain the property and needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Transgender Health & Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and proudly centers transgender, gender-diverse, and marginalized communities. Transgender, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person