Supported Housing Intern
Access - Middletown, NY
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At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be. Location: Middletown, NY Hours: Flexible within the following time frame, Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Pay: Unpaid The Supported Housing program offers case management and supportive services to help residents with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or other disabilities achieve stability and independence, focusing on long-term solutions. This program aims to equip Housing Case Manager Interns with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively assist clients with their housing needs, including writing case notes, filling out rental stipends, and addressing various client requests related to housing support. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:Observe and assist the Supported Housing team. Assist in writing case notes and completing rental stipend forms. Learn to address clients' immediate housing needs, such as medical transportation, maintenance, medical appointment follow up, etc. Participate in supervised case management tasks. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:Attend team meetings when applicable. Assist in creating program materials. Additional assignments may be determined at a future date. QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:Previous experience in human services field is preferred. Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail. Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with both clients and staff. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Current undergraduate student in a Human Services related program. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case. Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home Able to work in open space floor plan Must be capable to move throughout work day Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds EEO Employer
Created: 2026-03-04