Department Intern - Housing

Distinguishing Features of Work

The individual in this position will collaborate with professional staff in ending a person's literal homelessness. This will occur through engaging with sheltered and unsheltered homeless households in building rapport, establishing appropriate documentation, and filling out paperwork, housing unit identification, and assisting with move-ins, thereby assisting the household in moving from homelessness into permanent housing. This work may happen anywhere in the community, including in shelters and in outdoor locations.

This is a limited part-time position. The day and hours for this position vary. Bargaining unit: no union representation. Posting may close at any time.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with diverse populations.
• Experience assisting individuals with completing applications, gathering documentation, or navigating services.
• Ability to safely work independently in field settings with appropriate supervision.

• Level of knowledge appropriate to the work being assigned.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as 20 characters per inch
• May require ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings
• May require ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, construction and windy conditions
• May require ability to cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs, and otherwise maneuver around construction sites
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and/or the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements for the specific internship assignment
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Experience (paid, volunteer, internship, or lived experience) working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or other vulnerable populations.
• Experience assisting individuals or completing applications, gathering documentation, or navigating services.
• Experience working in community-based environments, including shelters and outdoor locations.
• Knowledge of local housing resources and community service providers.
• One year experience organizing paperwork, tracking tasks, and following up on time-sensitive items.
• Three years of basic computer or smartphone to complete documentation, enter data, and communicate electronically.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Individuals that have personal experience with homelessness are encouraged to apply. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.