Housing Navigation Program Internship Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado's statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal assistance in a broad variety of legal areas, including family law, public benefits, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and many others. CLS has strengthened lives, assisted families, and supported communities–one person at a time for over 100 years. We are committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve. The Housing Navigation Program assists low-income individuals who have an active legal case and are in need of assistance securing new housing. Housing navigation increases long-term housing stability for individuals who may otherwise face eviction judgments and other preventable barriers to obtaining safe and accessible housing. This program started in 2025 and is part of the Denver Housing Unit. Interns with this program can expect to work directly with clients to support them with their housing goals while assisting with some of the administrative pieces of running the program. This work is fast-paced, as many clients are in need of immediate support. This internship is great for any student looking to gain experience working directly with clients in a nonprofit setting, including low-income individuals, immigrants, people with disabilities, elderly individuals, people experiencing domestic violence, and more.
Essential Duties:- Work one-on-one with clients
- Develop housing navigation plans with clientsAssist with finding and applying for rental units on behalf of clientsAssist clients with navigating steps of using their housing vouchers when applicable
- Assist with administrative components of the housing navigation program, such as communication and scheduling with volunteers and revising program materials
- Research housing resources for individuals living in the Denver metro area
Required Qualifications:- Interest in learning about legal aid, social work, housing issues, and/or nonprofit work generally
- Demonstrates self-awareness and the ability to regulate emotions in challenging situations
- Shows empathy and exercises sound judgment in sensitive situations
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual Experience working with vulnerable populations
Location:
This position is located in the Denver office with the option to work a hybrid schedule. Time commitment: Part-time, preference for 10 hours or more. We can work with the intern's school schedule and there are opportunities to do work outside of typical business hours.
Compensation:
The position is unpaid but is open to receiving other work study funds that are student generated. Students may apply for course credit through their Externship Program.