MSW Intern: Student Support & Basic Needs

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Division of Student Life at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks MSW Interns for field placements within SOAS and the Basic Needs Center. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting students facing academic, personal, financial, housing, and food insecurity while developing professional social work skills in a higher education environment.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited MSW program.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• An interest in higher education, case management, or basic needs work.
• Previous experience working with college students, young adults, or transitional-age populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support and resource referrals.
• Meet with students and assist with action planning.
• Support students in emergency housing with weekly case management support, action planning and goal setting for stabilization and persistence efforts.
• Support SNAP enrollment and basic needs programs.
• Assist with Student Emergency Fund application review.
• Participate in Buff Pantry operations and emergency housing support.
• Assist students with academic support to navigate CU Boulder departments, policies, and procedures.
• Support front of office operations at BNC and SOAS by answering phones, replying to emails, and identifying appropriate resources and referrals.
• Document student interactions and participate in case consultations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Active listening

Problem-solving

Education

MSW program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Division of Student Life at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks MSW Interns for field placements within SOAS and the Basic Needs Center. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting students facing academic, personal, financial, housing, and food insecurity while developing professional social work skills in a higher education environment.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.