We are now accepting Unpaid Social Work Practicum applications for Fall 2025.

About us:

As a Christ centered organization, we are dedicated to reaching hearts and changing lives by caring for and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness in Cleveland. All interns at The City Mission (TCM) are ministers of the Gospel and are vital for the fulfillment of our mission: providing help and hope to all people through the transforming power of God’s love. Therefore, it is essential that all staff, interns, and practicum students of TCM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with and abide by our Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Principles.

These core values represent our staff and interns/practicum students, and we will recruit, reward, recognize, review, coach, and correct based on these core values:

• We are called to serve Christ and others
• We believe God transforms lives
• We commit to steward well
• We succeed by working together
• We care for every person knowing all are made in the image of God

Unpaid Practicum Summary:

The City Mission offers unpaid Social Work practicums in the fall and spring semesters. The requirements of your school will determine the social work practicum experience and who will be able to supervisor the practicum. Anyone pursuing an unpaid practicum with The City Mission must be doing so for school credit.

Please upload your resume, letter of interest, and school requirements to be considered. HR will then be able to determine if there are available opportunities within TCM based on the school requirements.

Competencies:

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing Degree in Social Work or a related field is required.

Essential Physical and Mental Functions:

• Remains in a stationary position for approximately 40% of the time
• Stand or walk for up 60% of the time on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs occasionally
• Bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties including setting up video recording devices
• Constantly operates a computer
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers
• Constant use of hearing (correctable hearing to normal level required) to conduct interviews
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments.

Spiritual Requirements:

• Professes Jesus as Lord and Savior
• Believes the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, & ultimate authoritative Word of God (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21)
• Patterns life after the example of Jesus and the commands and principles found in the Bible – consistent with TCM’s doctrinal statement, statement of faith, and lifestyle principles
• Desires to serve the Lord

"APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE CITY MISSION'S WEBSITE"

Disclaimer:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.