Homeless Division Student Intern III (Grant Funded)

Under general supervision, is assigned to a City Department to assist in general administrative and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government. Performs internship duties in accordance with benchmarked professional positions. Will perform advanced Internship duties. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

• Apply major area of studies of career interest by observing and assisting professionals in the assigned department where work will be performed.
• May take the lead in the coordination, administration and/or monitoring of specific programs.
• Responsible for conducting research, collecting and organizing data, performing analyses and preparing reports.
• Propose solutions to existing problems and discuss recommendations with administrative personnel.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned.

• Must be enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited degree program, graduate, or post graduate.

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) Student.

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Effective interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communications skills and computer skills.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary software.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Effective problem solving ability.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to create clear and concise reports.
• Ability to learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.