Internship Opportunities

Taller de José has been a trusted community organization since 2008. Originally in Little Village, and now in Gage Park, we have helped nearly 12,000 of our neighbors overcome obstacles. With over 160 trusted community partners, we offer guidance and access to the resources and assistance our clients need. Through personal attention, TDJ helps clients find their way through the complex social services system. Each team member listens to clients to assess the services they need and then accompanies them to find those resources. The mission of the Taller de José is to accompany individuals, serving as a bridge to connect them to the health, legal, and social services needed to achieve their goals. As a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph Mission Network, we create more connected communities.

The Compañero/a provides case management, which we call accompaniment. This role is a direct service position and provides support to mostly Spanish-speaking clients. Taller de José takes a holistic approach when assisting clients. As a Compañero/a, you will listen, assess, and accompany clients — emotionally and physically to help them access the resources and services they need to reach their goals. Research, problem-solving, and making referrals are essential components of the role. Offsite accompaniments often include going with clients to medical appointments, court hearings, immigration interviews, or a government/social service agency. This role reports directly to the Program and Intern Coordinator.

• Meet clients for intake and follow up appointments, building rapport and trust, listening to their stories, and determining services needed, providing resources, referrals, and support to clients.
• Accompany clients to agencies, courthouses, hospitals and clinics, and other sites as needed.
• Connect with social service agencies and other community organizations to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic client files using Salesforce.
• Assist at other satellite locations, as needed. 
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings.
• As needed attend and represent at various community or TDJ events.
• Attend weekly LCSW Supervision (Provided by Taller de José)
• Perform other duties as directed by Program and Intern Coordinator to advance the mission of TDJ.

• Virtus Training
• Criminal Background Check
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Sexual Harassment Training

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong English and Spanish oral communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others, present information, and communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Strong English and Spanish written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and proofread materials as well as reading comprehension.
• Provide a welcoming, empathetic, and professional environment with the ability to keep good boundaries.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with clients.
• Practice cultural humility and provide culturally sensitive services and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Utilize active listening skills to assess and problem solve effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, which include reflective listening, asking open ended questions, evidence-based practices, advocacy and collaboration with outside organizations and agencies to make referrals and coordinate client care.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and manage challenging situations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, and adhere to scheduled appointments.
• Ability to physically accompany clients on public transportation to various locations.
• Technology skills including familiarity with computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams) and administrative systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Actively contribute and collaborate when part of a team.