Tampa Housing Authority (THA) offers housing opportunities to serve residents of the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County. We assist individuals and families at varying levels of income to afford to live in safe, sanitary housing. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of our community and those in need of secure housing. Through our work with community partners and organizations and providing housing support to our residents, we offer opportunities to access services, increasing access to education, employment opportunities, and other assistance programs. The Department of Program and Property Services (PPS) (Department interns will work under) Provides a network of supportive services to families, seniors and youth residing within THA developments or receiving a housing choice voucher. Through multiple local, state and federal funding sources, programs aim to promote self-sufficiency and empowerment through strengthening educational support, financial stability, health/wellness, and community well-being. Florida Network of Youth and Family Services (The grant interns will be working under) The program aims to offer Mental Health services to public housing residents and surrounding communities in Hillsborough County. The program targets youth who are at risk of becoming delinquent. Services are offered to eligible youth and families who possess multiple risk factors and reside in the high-risk zip codes determined by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Through clinical case management, group counseling, school and home visits, outreach, screenings, and assessments, troubled youth and their families will be engaged in ongoing services to prevent delinquency, truancy, and broken homes.
Special placement information:
Accepting BSW, MSW 1st-year, and MSW 2nd-year/Advanced Standing (SL + clinical) students. Full- and part-time positions available.
Students will need transportation; transportation costs can be reimbursed based on IRS standards. There is an opportunity for a $1,000 stipend for interns, who complete 2 semesters. Audio taping is permitted if there is a release in place. Agency hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, no evenings or weekends are available, there is a bus route at Cypress and West Shore. The website address is www.tampaha.org