Summer Intern - Social Services​/Services

Overview

Summer Intern - Social Services/Employment Services. This internship offers exposure to public service, workforce development, and case management within the Department of Human Services/Social Services.

Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The duration may vary based on student availability. The intern may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.

Working Title of Vacant Position:
Summer Intern - Social Services/Employment Services

Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type:
Intern

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: HUMAN SVCS

Division: HS-SS FAMILY SERVICES

Requisition Number: 2026130

Number of hours worked per week:
Up to 20 hours per week

Work Schedule:

Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Will be expected to attend a two day orientation.

Work Site

Location:

Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw St.)

Position Driving Requirement: N - Never

Pay Grade: N/A

Advertised Salary: $17/hour

Join our dynamic team this spring and gain hands-on experience in Employment Services within the Department of Human Services/Social Services. This internship offers meaningful exposure to public service, workforce development, and case management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Explains the employment services program
• Makes assessments of customer needs and develops employment plans, utilizing job search, work experience, education and training
• Establishes and monitors self-sufficiency goals through information and assessment of customer background
• Monitors case reports/records in accordance with regulations
• Interviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information
• Evaluates employability status of clients and explores potential sources of income
• Explains client responsibilities, rights and program availability
• Refers clients to service worker as the result of overall assessment of situation
• Prepares reports and maintains client records
• Gains real-world experience in a government social services setting
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Contributes to meaningful community work

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in serving the community and working with diverse populations
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism

Intern Responsibilities

• Providing transportation to and from work
• Arriving at the work site as designated by the supervisor
• Performing tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, cooperation, appropriate dress, and willingness to learn
• Conforming to internship worksite guidelines

The ideal candidate is a college student in good standing—preferably a junior, senior, or graduate student—currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or who has graduated within the past year.

Job Open Date

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.

Overall Physical Strength Demands: L (Light) – Exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally, or negligible amounts constantly; or walking/standing at significant levels.

Physical Demands and Other Factors:

• Standing:
  Occasionally
• Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Walking:
  Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling:
  Up to 20 lbs occasionally
• Reaching/Handling/Fine Dexterity/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling/Bending/Twisting/Climbing/Balancing:
  Occasionally
• Vision/Hearing/Talking/Foot Controls:
  Occasional
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Other - varies

Non-Physical Demands: C = Continuous, F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, R = Rarely, N = Never

Time Pressures:
Rarely

Emergency Situations:
Rarely

Frequent Change of Tasks:
Rarely

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime:
Rarely

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously:
Occasionally

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team:
Frequently

Tedious or Exacting Work:
Frequently

Noisy/Distracting Environment:
Occasionally

Other – Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks? No

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Minimum Requests: 0

Maximum Requests: 2

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