Psychology Internships
Agency & Contact Information
Agency Name: Catholic Charities
Address: Santa Rosa, CA
Phone: (707) 843-3656
Supervisor: Bianca Belmont, Site Coordinator of Palms Inn
Email: bbelmont@srcharities.org
Internship Description
Job Title: Palms Internship
Compensation: unpaid
Internship Length: varies
Hours Per Week: 10 hours a week; flexible days/times
Need: 2-4 volunteers
Population:
Adolescents,
Adults,
Children,
Couples,
Family
Focus:
Homeless
Setting:
Community Agency
Position Details: Assists Site Coordinator and Site Staff with various projects and assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Operate front desk (offering resources to walk-ins, answer phones, takes messages, DVD rentals, file mail, promote supportive services, accept and organize donations)
- Coffee Cart (make coffee, put out food, clean up)
- Assist case managers with data entry, filing & general clerical
- Setting up for trainings & meetings
- Organize food donations, food pantry, operate food pantry (setting up food pantry program)
- Assist with working in a non-profit setting
Benefits:
- Satisfaction of working with veterans and previously chronically homeless residents
- Develop communication skills, care skills, and interpersonal relationships
- Experience working in a non-profit setting
Desired Traits and Skills:
- Ability to operate copy machine, fax machine, and use the computer
- Ability to function in a busy environment moving from task to task with ease
- Ability to think logically
- Good organization skills
- Compassion and empathy working with veterans and previously chronically homeless residents
- Good team work and able to follow direction
- Students studying human services, psychology, social work, community health, etc.
- Bilingual skills desired but not required
Required skills, if any:
- Knowledge of and experience in working with individuals in need
- Microsoft Office computer skills
- Ability to walk, bend, sit, stand, and push wheelchairs as needed
- Ability to work independently and in an often very fast paced environment
- Should be able to do tasks with limited directions
This internship was updated 1/31/17