[Englmajors] Summer Internship at Sacred Heart Shelter

[Kimberly Swayze]

If you're interested in this internship, please use the contact 
information below.

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Sacred Heart Shelter is looking for one or two Summer Interns.  This 
position can be used for internship credit, a program's service learning 
requirement, or a volunteer/career opportunity.  This position is unpaid 
but has the potential to turn into a paid on call position at the shelter 
after the internship hours are finished.



Length of time: Negotiable (preference is the beginning of June - end of 
August but depending on interest we can work to accommodate the 
applicant's needs)



Hours: 8-16 hours per week (can be flexible depending on applicant's 
needs)



Supervision:  Able to provide weekly supervision and meet any requirements 
of an independent study or internship program.  Supervision from an MSW 
available.



Duties include but are not limited to: 
1. Work to foster an attitude of support and safety for program participants.
2. Communicate and enforce program policies and procedures.
3. Screen and admit participants to the program.
4. Help to maintain cleanliness and order in all shelter areas.
5. Maintain detailed daily logs.
6. Work within the mission, goals and objectives of the Archdiocesan Housing 
Authority and Catholic Community Services and Sacred Heart Shelter.
7. Foster an environment which honors and supports diversity and commit to 
treating others with dignity and respect.
8. Greet volunteers and make them feel welcome; provide what is needed to do 
work assigned.



Sacred Heart Shelter is a three month long emergency shelter for 6 
families and 6 single women.  Our mission is to empower residents in their 
efforts to stabilize their lives, connect to resources in the community, 
and achieve secure housing.  We work from a client-centered and strength 
based approach and strive to see every homeless single woman and family 
make the transition to stable housing, equipped with the skills and 
resources to sustain it.



Feel free to contact with any questions.  If interested please send a 
resume and cover letter to:

Elissa Knight, MSW

Shelter Coordinator

elissak at shshelter.org <mailto:elissak at shshelter.org>

206-285-7489



Elissa Knight
Shelter Coordinator
Sacred Heart Shelter
206-285-7489
elissak at shshelter.org
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