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Joliet Junior College · 4 months ago

Human Services Student Assistant – Basic Needs Support Intern

Main Campus, Joliet, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Joliet Junior College is seeking a Human Services Student Assistant – Basic Needs Support Intern to support students facing food insecurity and homelessness. The intern will engage in direct service interactions, resource coordination, and outreach efforts to assist students in need.

Higher Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Assist with intake, needs assessments, and appropriate follow-up communication with referred students

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

Maintain professional confidentiality at all times in compliance with FERPA and college policies

Track service activities and hours for required course documentation

Qualification

Client advocacyInterpersonal communicationBasic computer literacyOrganizational skillsCommunity support

Required

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

Preferred

Familiarity with campus services and community support systems is a plus

Company

Joliet Junior College

Joliet Junior College is a school in Joliet.

Founded in 1901

Joliet, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jjc.edu/

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