Sac RT Field SW InternAt — Sacramento Regional Transit

Opportunity Summary 

Under immediate supervision of the Social Services Practitioner, the Student Intern performs a wide variety of duties supporting social services at SacRT. The position entails assisting coordinating communication with customers identified to be vulnerable and underrepresented, assisting seeking and connecting them to local and regional resources such as social service providers including housing/211, system of care for alcohol/other drugs/mental health, basic needs, and respite centers. The Student Intern is expected to work in partnership with the SacRT system including Regional Transit Police Services and other SacRT personnel.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Learn to serve as a liaison with Sac RT, law enforcement, social service agencies, and the public regarding difficult and/or complex situations related to mental health, substance use, homelessness, and system barriers.

Opportunity Training 

1:1 training and mentorship will be provided on a daily basis to help students develop and improve their social work skills in a setting where many populations are served.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

None

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weekly23.50Yes
Program 
Social Work
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing