Jjc
Human Services Student Assistant – Basic Needs Support Intern
Main Campus, Joliet, IL · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
CommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Assist with intake, needs assessments, and appropriate follow-up communication with referred students.
- Meet all course prerequisites (unless waived by department consent) and be registered for HUS-210 during the same semester as the internship.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-level assistance to students experiencing basic needs challenges, including referrals to food, housing, and emergency support resources.
- Support the operation and promotion of basic needs services, such as micro-food pantry distributions, hygiene product kits, and short-term assistance programs.
- Maintain professional confidentiality at all times in compliance with FERPA and college policies.
- Human Services Student Assistant - Basic Needs Support Intern
- Coordinator of Support Services/ Homeless Liaison
- The Human Services Intern will support the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities by assisting students facing food insecurity, homelessness, or housing instability.
Requirements
- Submit required documentation including:
- Attend all required internship course seminars/classes and participate in course evaluation procedures.
- Track service activities and hours for required course documentation.
- Currently enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services program.
- Eligible and registered for HUS-210 in the semester of internship placement.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and a desire to serve diverse student populations.
- Reliable, professional, and committed to ethical standards in student/client service.
- Basic computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, online forms).
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through on assignments.
- Able to work independently and maintain accurate time and activity records.
- Familiarity with campus services and community support systems is a plus.
Skills
- Demonstrate competency in providing trauma-informed, resource-driven assistance to college students in crisis.
- Gain firsthand experience working with clients facing food and housing insecurity.
- Develop professional documentation, communication, and client advocacy skills.
Compensation
- Compensation: Internship credit within the Human Services Program
Benefits
- Help coordinate and participate in events, tabling, and workshops related to student support and wellness.
- Create or distribute educational materials to increase awareness of campus and community resources.
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