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Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Intern - Supportive Housing Program
Job Code:
2024-SPECIALI-022
Location:
Milwaukee
Department:
Specialized Service Programs
FT/PT Status:
Internship
Job Responsibilities:
Non-Paid Internship - Wisconsin Community Services Supportive Housing Sites (In Collaboration With Milwaukee County Housing Division)
Highland Commons - 6700 W Beloit Rd, West Allis
Farwell Studios - 1535 N Farwell Ave. Milwaukee
Empowerment Village Lincoln - 525 W Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee
Empowerment Village National - 1527 W National Ave. Milwaukee
Information on population of program participants
Residents have a history of mental illness and/or substance use and past history of homelessness.
Brief Description of programming
Our staff of Care Coordinators and Certified Peer Specialists provide onsite services at the above-listed supported housing buildings. These sites combine affordable housing with peer support services and care coordination services that help residents live independently in their own one bedroom or studio apartment. Support of program participants include but is not limited to:
Ongoing support and connection to community resources
Assistance with completion of recovery crisis plan
Completion of home wellness assessments/ Wellness checks
Daily recovery-oriented groups (mental health education, medication management, recovery planning, community involvement, harm reduction, socialization, group outings, resident meetings, etc.)
Individual check ins
Job Qualifications:
Characteristics desired in student intern
Interest in helping individuals work on recovery goals
Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
Dependable, flexible, and compassionate
Ability to display cultural awareness by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, religions, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values a person's worth
Ability to provide trauma informed services and support
Training requirements
Training will consist of shadowing Care Coordination and Peer Specialist staff
Health requirements
Ability to get around buildings to perform wellness checks and accompany individuals in the community for scheduled outing
Other Job Information (if applicable):
How to Apply:
Please complete the online applications, assuring that your resume is attached.
If accepted to an internship/practicum at our site, a background check will be required (WCS will provide this)
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