Site Description
Bethany House Services was founded in 1984 in response to the large population of homeless women and children throughout Greater Cincinnati. Bethany House Services reaches over 2,000 people a year by providing a full range of housing, education, and assistance programs and meeting other needs of homeless and disadvantaged women and children. Through an extensive community network of collaboration that includes the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless, the Emergency Services Coalition, Cincinnatians for Affordable Housing, and others, this organization supports direct service and systematic change initiatives. Housing options provided by Bethany House Services include emergency shelter, transitional housing services, and permanent affordable rental housing. Educational services offered include life skills instruction, nurse/home care aide training, safety and wellness programs, child/parent connection classes, and problem-solving and organizational seminars for program participants. The Urban Health Project intern provides general help to the organization by working on family intake and administrative tasks, assisting social service workers, and helping with a summer field trip.
Job Description
The intern will...
- Assist in clerical work (answering the phone, monitoring the door, running the desk).
- Observe both the intake and exit processes.
- Perform chore checks and room checks.
- Plan events and chaperone field trips.
- Observe case meetings to gain a greater appreciation for social service work.
- Develop meaningful relationships with women and children as a positive role model.
Intern Experience Summaries
- Jasmine Prince, Summer 2018
- Rachel Podell, Summer 2018
- Amanda Beyer, Summer 2017
- Colleen O'Neil, Summer 2017
- Shannon Clay, Summer 2016
- Caroline Couch, Summer 2014
- Megan Midkiff, Summer 2013
- Amy Baumann, Summer 2012
- Samantha Kennis, Summer 2011
- Jorden Arnett, Summer 2010
- Manisha Patel, Summer 2009
- Yetnayet Zewge, Summer 2008
- Candace Leigh, Summer 2006