Flagstaff Shelter Services  

Overview

Flagstaff Shelter Services (FSS) is a nonprofit grassroots agency serving homeless men and women in Flagstaff. Our mission is to ease the suffering of homeless men and women by providing shelter and services in a safe, supportive and caring environment and to assist them in overcoming the obstacles to obtaining permanent housing.

Flagstaff Shelter Services operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering day services and overnight shelter. Interns will:

• develop on the job case management approaches
• learn about various chemical dependency and mental illness treatment models

Duties

Interns are primarily responsible for:

• homeless community member engagement and HIPP (Homeless Improvement and Prevention Planning) intakes and follow up
• documenting member contacts, referrals, and progress

Qualifications

This position requires a person who:

• can cope and react effectively to crisis situations, including medical and psychiatric emergencies
• can become familiar with the social services in the immediate area and be comfortable in referring our clients to the appropriate services
• can use HMIS and an Access database to maintain accurate records and data for both our overnight shelter and our day center programs

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For more information, visit the organization’s website.