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Emergency Shelter Internship

Montgomery County Women’s Center- Emergency Shelter serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is hiring part time Resident Advocates.

Montgomery County Women’s Center is excited to announce we will be opening up internship opportunities at our Emergency Shelter starting December 2023. Bachelors and Master’s level students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply; including: human services, social work, victims’ studies, psychology, public health, etc.

The internship is a great way to get an introduction to the human services field as well as an opportunity to gain experience working with those who have experienced trauma throughout their lives. This is a very fast paced environment that includes many opportunities to learn and grow in your knowledge of serving clients.

Interns will learn how domestic violence and sexual assault are ABSOLUTELY a public health crisis, the short- and long-term effects of experiencing these forms of violence and gain a better understanding of how to identify, asses and assist clients accessing domestic violence and sexual assault services. During this internship you will also have the opportunity to learn about how mental health, substance abuse and homelessness intersect with domestic violence victimization.

The Bachelor’s Level internship will be as a Resident Advocate, learning about our agency, how the shelter operates and taking part in the daily activities needed for the shelter to run smoothly.

The Master’s Level internship will consist of a progressive learning experience. The first semester will be as a Resident Advocate, learning about our agency, how the shelter operates and taking part in the daily activities needed for the shelter to run smoothly. During the second semester, we will integrate group facilitation and case management to the intern’s schedule.

Internship Hours:

  • Interns are required to work a minimum of TWO 8 hour shifts per week. You will be given a set schedule that you will be responsible for.
  • Shifts are available Monday- Sunday (8:00am-4:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm)

Supervision will consist of:

  • Weekly/ Monthly Virtual Supervision Meetings (depending on your academic level and program requirements) **PLEASE NOTE** That daily supervision will be completed by an Onsite Task Manager. Monthly Supervision for Bachelors Level internships & Weekly Supervision for Masters Level internships will be completed by an M.S.W. (virtually only). If you have questions please contact Melanie Jackman, MSW at MelanieJ@mcwctx.org
  • All intern will be required to complete Weekly Reflection Surveys connecting their experiences with academic and internship goals. These will be reviewed by both the Daily Task Manager & The Virtual Supervision Manager. These surveys will be utilized to examine the interns growth throughout the internships and enhance each interns learning experience.

Below you will see a list of duties to be included in the internship. Additionally, you can read more about our agency here: https://mcwctx.org/about-us/ . If this seems like something you are interested in please let me know and we can schedule a time to discuss it further.

Resident Advocate Duties

  • Assist staff in providing crisis intervention assistance to residents and prospective residents
  • Answer Crisis Hotline and business line and conducts telephone assessment interviews and intake/exit processes
  • Assist staff in preparing for new intakes including gathering intake paperwork, clothing, bedding and toiletries.
  • Assist staff with intakes including all required intake paperwork and any other agency required paperwork for both new and continuing residents
  • Make emergency referrals and provide information to residents regarding services of staff and volunteers
  • Provides referrals when Shelter is full or when client is not eligible for services of MCWC
  • Assists residents in developing a plan of action for their stay in the shelter
  • Advocate on resident’s behalf to obtain needed community services
  • Orient new shelter resident on all aspects of shelter life
  • Assist staff in facilitating conflict resolution between residents as needed
  • Oversee the safety, security and general welfare of residents during assigned shift
  • Maintain liaison with other MCWC programs for support of ex-residents
  • Communicate regularly with other staff regarding resident needs and problems
  • Attend shelter and MCWC staff meetings
  • Assist with cleanliness and safety of facility
  • Assist clients in obtaining access to basic needs while they are staying at shelter.
  • Schedule clients for services at shelter including counseling, case management and transportation.
  • Attend all trainings, as directed, in an effort to expand knowledge of our agency, the clients we serve and the trauma associated with domestic violence and sexual assault. Trainings may include, but not limited to: 8 Hour Domestic Violence Training, 40 Hour Advocacy Training and Bias Training.

Students interested in an internship with our organization should email a resume and cover letter to

Clinical Internship

Thank you for your interest in being an intern at the Montgomery County Women’s Center. See below for some information about our program and the requirements for it.

  • All of our interns must come from an accredited college or university, and be a second year student in a Counseling or Social Work program. We are affiliated with a number of educational institutions, but if we are not affiliated with your school, we will go through the process and paperwork of doing so.
  • All students interested in being an intern at our agency must fill out an intern or volunteer application, (on our website) prior to being considered for an internship at our agency. A background check will be done on each candidate.
  • We will set up a time to get together for an interview and discuss the program, your qualifications and answer any questions that we each may have.
  • The hours at our counseling office are M,T,W,Th from 8:00am – 8:00 pm and F 8:00am – 5:00pm. All interns must be available one-two evenings for groups or later clients. We do not have weekend hours- I realize that this will limit some of you in terms of being able to intern with us. I am sorry for that. Most interns are here 16-24 hours/week.
  • We have group supervision on Thursday @10:00 am – 11:00 am (everyone must attend this). This is in most of the contracts that we have with your schools. We also will have 1 hour each week of individual supervision, we will set up a time for that when we do schedules.
  • Our staff meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month @ 12:00pm. We have speakers, go over any agency changes that impact us, and do a clinical staffing on some of our more challenging cases. While this is not mandatory (bc of class schedules), it is highly recommended. If you do not have classes, there is an expectation that you will attend.
  • If you are accepted as an intern, you MUST go to an OAG training prior to beginning the internship. We offer this at our agency, it is usually on 5 Mondays, all in a row, hours are from 8am – 5pm. If these hours do not work for you, there are other agencies that offer the training at different times and days. HAWC is one of these agencies, there are others. You must bring the certificate that you will receive upon completion of the course, so we may add it to your file.
  • We will have a brief orientation at the beginning of your internship-we will go over policies, paperwork, etc

Our program is strictly clinical in nature. As an intern here, you will carry a caseload of 10+ clients each week, you will go to the shelter for 4-6 hours one day/week (usually during your first semester with us), and you will co-facilitate one of our groups.

You will be responsible for doing your own paperwork and getting it done promptly. You may be asked to research a particular issue that one of your clients is dealing with. You will also be asked to train on our front desk-everyone in our office must be able to step in and answer phone, greet clients, log appropriate information. That being said, many interns will never have to answer the phone, etc. However, if the receptionist is gone from her desk, we all pitch in to cover.

In group supervision, we have our interns do some presentations for the other interns and myself-these can include case diagnosis, different theories, and interns will also do a family of origin presentation during your tenure here.

Students or recent graduates interested in an internship with our organization should email a resume and cover letter to

Counselor/Advocate (Part Time)

Minimum: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and at least two years of experience in a social service setting. Professional certification/licensure in respective field.

Preferred: Master’s degree and licensure in Counseling or related field and three or more years of experience in a social service setting, preferably residential. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

  • Provides trauma informed care to survivors of family and sexual violence, including crisis intervention and individual, family, and group counseling.
  • Provides case management, advocacy, information, referral, and accompaniment.
  • Implements and facilitates weekly psychoeducational/support groups.
  • In compliance with funding guidelines, informally screens and identifies survivors with acute mental health needs and provides appropriate interventions and referrals.
  • In compliance with funding guidelines, informally assesses survivors for chemical dependency needs and provides appropriate information, advocacy, and referrals.
  • Maintains statistical records and service documentation to meet the needs of all funding sources, due by the 1st business day of the following month.
  • Assists survivors in developing a safety plan and setting goals for transition to a violence-free life.
  • Acts as a liaison between residential and non-residential programs.
  • Develops and maintains working relationships with other organizations providing services to survivors of family and sexual violence.
  • Participates in case discussions and attends program staff meetings.
  • Communicates special concerns about clients to supervisor.
  • Adheres to all program and agency policies as well as to all applicable professional licensing standards.
  • Provides other services in crisis and emergency situations as requested or required.
  • Attends department and MCWC staff meetings as requested by supervisor.

Counseling Manager

Normally works regularly scheduled hours as needed to meet client needs.

Outreach Communications Advocate (Full-Time Evenings)

Minimum

Associate’s Degree in Social Services or related field, crisis intervention training or 1 year of equivalent experience and a clean driving record.

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related field, crisis intervention training or 2 years experience in a residential or crisis intervention program. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

· Provide crisis intervention services by answering the agency’s 24-hour crisis hotline.

· Facilitate discussion of options available to clients and provide appropriate referrals according to client needs.

· Provides information on community resources available to clients. Ensure continued accuracy and development of the agency’s resource manual.

· Maintain hotline database and submit accurate statistical information in a timely manner reflecting all activities.

· Provide regular reports to the Statistical Data Coordinator.

· Other duties as required.

· Attends Agency meetings as required.

Director of Residential Services

Normally works regularly scheduled hours as needed to meet client needs.

Resident Advocate (Emergency Shelter- 2 Part Time)

  • Texas Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record (Required)

  • Provides crisis intervention assistance to residents and prospective residents
  • Answers Hotline and business line and conducts telephone assessment interviews and intake/exit processes
  • Provides referrals when Shelter is full or when client is not eligible for services of MCWC
  • Makes emergency referrals and provides information to residents regarding services of staff and volunteers
  • Advocates on resident’s behalf to obtain needed community services
  • Orients every new shelter resident on all aspects of shelter life
  • Facilitates conflict resolution between residents as needed
  • Oversees the safety, security and general welfare of residents during assigned shift
  • Provides transportation for clients, as needed
  • Attends shelter and MCWC staff meetings
  • Conducts routine emergency procedure drills with residents
  • Assists in monitoring food and supply inventories
  • Assists with cleanliness, safety and facility repairs
  • Other duties as assigned

Director of Residential Services

Normally works regularly scheduled hours as needed to meet client needs.

  • 8 hour shift
  • Night & Weekend Shifts
  • Part Time

Children’s Activities Coordinator (1 Full-Time)

Minimum

Associate’s degree in social work, child development or related field and one year of experience in a social service setting. Must be physically capable of lifting up to 30 pounds and must possess a clean driving record.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field plus one year of experience in direct services with children. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

· Organizes and implements structured play activity programs at least 5 times per week for child residents within the shelter.

· Plans at least 2-4 regular activities, special events, field trips and other social and cultural enrichment activities per month.

· Supervises and engages client’s children when the client is attending counseling, case management, group, legal, or other direct services meeting offered at the shelter.

· Assists child residents in identifying and ventilating feelings in a constructive manner as needed.

· Always models and teaches non-violent discipline and conflict resolution skills to child residents

· Maintains case notes as required by funding sources for the children in shelter in accordance with all established guidelines

· Provides transportation for clients, as needed.

· Ensures programs stay within budget guidelines (i.e. activity funds, materials funds, volunteer appreciation gifts, and equipment for the children) by monitoring expenditures.

· Coordinates all activities for the mentor program including:

§ Recruiting volunteers and interns

§ Maintaining bi-weekly communication with the Volunteer Program Manager about the volunteer recruiting efforts

· Provides orientation to new children’s program volunteers in addition to ongoing training and supervision.

· Assesses volunteers’ needs regarding childcare and provides input into children’s program development.

· Maintains weekly communication with other staff and other MCWC programs regarding resident and/or former resident needs and problems.

· Attends in-services and structured training.

· Attends Shelter and other MCWC staff meetings.

Director of Residential Services

Working Conditions:

Normally works regularly scheduled hours including evenings as designated for groups. Includes weekends.