Social Services Intern

Title: Social Services Intern

Supervisor: Intern is supervised by the Social Services Director

Compensation: While internships are unpaid positions, academic credit has been arranged in the past

Hours:

Fall & Spring: Part-time for a minimum of 10hours/week
Summer: Part-Time or Full-Time, hours are negotiable

Duration (specific internship dates will be discussed in person):

Fall: September – December
Spring: January – May
Summer: June – August

ORGANIZATION HISTORY AND MISSION

The MinKwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community through five program areas: Community Organizing and Advocacy, Social and Legal Services, Civic Participation, Youth Empowerment, and Culture. Since our founding, we have made a profound presence in the Korean American community through various grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives that address important community issues, including immigration policies at the national, state and city levels, voter rights, and culture awareness. The MinKwon Center places a special emphasis on meeting the needs of our marginalized community members, including youth, elderly, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents. More recently, it has expanded its program areas to work with the Chinese American community as well.

Our Social Services Program focuses on empowering low-income, immigrant community members to access various government public benefits. The Social Services Intern specifically screens for eligibility and assists with the application process for SNAP, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and SCRIE/DRIE.

INTERN DESCRIPTION

Conduct client screenings and intakes;
Complete benefit applications and conduct follow-up on cases;
Manage regular client communications via email and phone;
Enter client information and complete case notes in client management software;
Prepare educational workshops and handouts, and translate outreach material;
Participate in community outreach activities and events;

REQUIREMENTS

Korean-language or Chinese-language proficiency is required.
Strong Organizational skills and independence, requiring minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in Word and Excel.
A desire to empower the Asian American community.

DEADLINE & APPLICATION MATERIALS

Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis
Application: Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@minkwon.org with “Social Services Intern” in the subject heading. Also, please indicate in the email if you have applied to any other position at the MinKwon Center.
Due to a high number of applications, only applicants who are granted an interview will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The MinKwon Center for Community Action does not discriminate against current or prospective employees based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, family or dependent status, criminal record, disability, mental illness, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, credit score and history, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.