Dan McDaniel

I was in the office all day with several UAB interns. I left this morning for outreach, but there was an issue with the vehicle, so we came back. The rest of the day, I helped with assessments and cleaned up the area where the clients hang out.

Today I was in the office all day with another employee watching the door and informing people that we have a number to call to get on the housing assistance list. Around ten people came in since the voicemails were full. We advised them to keep trying and if they can not get through, to try again next Monday. I also sat in on one assessment during the afternoon.

Today I was in the office all day helping with coordinated assessments.

Today I was in the office all day with other interns and we assisted with watching for clients at the door and maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

Today was an office day where we waited on walk ins and I also watched as the staff returned phone calls. It made me more aware of the fact that many people are in need of services and how helpful One Roof is to the community. I also learned of new techniques to speak with a client to make them feel heard.

One of the things I have learned during my internship is how important it is for agencies in Birmingham to work together. One Roof connects with shelters, outreach workers, and other organizations to help people experiencing homelessness. I have had opportunities to see how these relationships make a difference in people’s lives. This experience has helped me understand the importance of community partnerships in social work. It has also improved my ability to communicate professionally with different people. I am learning that no single agency can solve homelessness alone, and collaboration is necessary to make a lasting difference

We were in the office all day, and there were several interns as well. I sat in on on an assessment before lunch, and then we stocked and cleaned for the rest of the day.

Today I went on outreach and we rode to Bessemer, where we met a woman who was living in a house that had been taken over by mold, and she did not know what to do. She said that she use to livein Mountainbrook, but her husband won the divorce. After that, we went downtown to see if there was anyone who we could help, but didn't find many people.

Today I was in the office with other interns and a full staff. We did not do any assessments today, but there were a few walk ins that did need some assistance. We also cleaned the front area and refilled snacks and water.

Today we rode to west side of Birmingham participating in outreach. We also went to Enssley, where we got out and walked around, and Kat met with a client at the library. When we got back to the office, I watched the front door while HN completed an assessment.