Haven Internship

Program: Haven | Manhattan, NY 10037  We hope that you’ll consider an internship with us as you continue your education! What You’ll Do As a HELP USA Intern, you’ll work with one of our many programs that provide shelter and/or services to people currently or previously experiencing homelessness or seeking to prevent the loss of their homes. You’ll have a first-hand opportunity to learn about the many ways we’re able to provide services to people in need by working directly with our clients and learning from your SIFI-certified supervisor. You’ll also be able to participate in training and activities with other participants in our Internship Program, and you’ll make great connections to grow your professional network. As an added plus, you’ll have priority for job openings after you graduate! Your responsibilities will include: Conducting intake interviews and assessments for new clients and collaborating with other members of the service team to formulate a service plan and provide clinical services, conducting biopsychosocial assessments when appropriate. Meeting with clients regularly and co-facilitating workshops and groups according to the population's needs. Advocating for clients and assisting in navigating the service delivery system, serving as a liaison with various agencies, schools, health care providers, mental health providers, and employment training providers to ensure receipt of appropriate clinical and other services. Participating in team meetings, individual supervisory meetings, and case conferences and documenting all work with and on behalf of clients. Programs and Locations: Here's a list of our NYC program types and where each program type operates. We can't guarantee your internship program type or location, but we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences.    Family Shelter Our Family Shelters provide transitional housing for families with children who are experiencing homelessness. Each family has its own small apartment with a kitchen and bathroom. Our social services team works with each family to help identify the causes of their homelessness, develop an independent living plan, and find a home. Our Family Shelters are located in: Bronx Brooklyn Single Adult Shelter Our Single Adult Shelters provide transitional housing for single adult men or women who are experiencing homelessness. Each shelter houses either men or women in congregate settings with shared bathrooms and a cafeteria that provides daily meals. Our social services team works with each client to help identify the causes of their homelessness, develop an independent living plan, and find a home. Our Single Adult Shelters are located in:  Bronx Randall's Island, (located between Manhattan & the Bronx) Mental Health Shelter Our Mental Health Programs provide therapeutic services to single men who have a mental health diagnosis or are experiencing mental health symptoms.  The men reside in a congregate setting or a single unit, depending upon their mental health needs. Our clinical, housing, and social service teams collaborate to assist with the stabilization of each individual's mental health needs to identify a concrete housing plan. Our Mental Health Shelters are located in: Randall's Island, (located between Manhattan & the Bronx) Domestic Violence Shelter HELP Haven provides emergency services, trauma-informed care, and a safe environment for women, men, and children who are survivors of domestic violence. The length of stay for families at Haven is generally six months, and single women and men stay about 90 days. Our social service, clinical, and housing teams work with each client to locate housing in a safe borough. Our Domestic Violence Shelter is located in: Manhattan Domestic Violence Program HELP R.O.A.D.S. is a comprehensive, non-residential, individual and family safety program providing a variety of services designed to assist in empowering survivors of domestic violence, other crime victims, and their families. The program addresses the effects off abuse, neglect, and trauma; and helps survivors and their families achieve safety and long-term stability Our Domestic Violence Program is located in: Brooklyn Supportive Housing Program Our Supportive Housing Program provides supportive services to formerly homeless single adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance abuse. Our case management staff provide clinical care to the residents to support their journey to independent living and assist with community integration. Our Supportive Housing Program is located in: Brooklyn Bronx Homelessness Prevention Program Our Homebase Homelessness Prevention Programs help families and individuals at imminent risk of becoming homeless to develop a plan for long-term housing stability. The program helps clients navigate the complicated eviction process, offers financial and money management counseling, helps clients obtain public benefits, provides short-term financial assistance, and helps with relocation if necessary. Our Homelessness Prevention Programs are located in: Bronx Qualifications/School Credit: Our Internship Program is open to first and second year MSW students at the schools listed below. If your school is not on this list, and you’re interested in an Internship with HELP, please ask your school representative to reach out to HELP USA to explore participation in our Internship Program. This is an unpaid internship, and you must coordinate with your school to receive credit for your participation, (we’ll provide required documentation). We will work within your school’s requirements to make sure that you are scheduled for the number of hours and supervision required by your program. Participating Schools: Fordham University Hunter College New York University Alliance University Rutgers University Yeshiva University