Social Work Intern

4 weeks ago


Harrisburg, United States Dauphin County Library System Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Library is seeking a Social Work Intern to work at the McCormick Riverfront Library at 101 Walnut Street, Harrisburg PA.

The Library serves as an informal day shelter for unhoused individuals in the city 6 days a week. As many as 25 homeless individuals use the library as a refuge on a daily basis, as a comfortable place to rest, get out of the elements, and make use of the computers to conduct their business.

The Social Work Intern will assist the Library in developing resources to assist our unhoused patrons to identify unmet needs and help individuals to access services.

Essential Functions will include:
  1. Developing relationships with service providers to foster better and quicker connections to the unhoused individuals who use the library. This may include arranging for health care providers and other service providers to come to the library on a regular or one-time basis
  2. Working with individuals to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, and other public benefits.
  3. Creating flyers that provide up-to-date information about resources for emergency housing, permanent housing, health care and food.
  4. Helping individuals to identify and apply for potential housing and employment.
  5. Assisting victims of domestic violence to access services.
  6. Connecting patrons to legal services.
  7. Participating in planning activities of the Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness.
  8. Lives by the Core Values.
  9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Training: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED). Bachelor’s degree or coursework in social work is preferred.

Experience: Excellent communication skills. Working knowledge of social work practice and theories. Able to collaborate with others in a team environment. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Compassionate and non-judgmental attitude. Computer literacy and experience with MS Office Suite. Some knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Required: Requires independent transportation for travel to libraries and outreach locations. Ability to lift 35 lbs. unassisted.




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