Spring Intern - Social Services (Employment Services) in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionSpring 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: 2026490
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. Up to 30 hours per week; Please note you will be required to attend a two day orientation | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA (100 Outlaw St.)
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• 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;

• Real-world experience in a government social services setting.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Contribution to meaningful community work.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Open Date: 10/19/2026
Job Close Date: 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work,
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.