Reference #: 4381002 THE POSITION How would you like a paid internship where you are able to dabble into the many departments of long-term care? The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is currently seeking students who are interested in long-term care administration to complete their training hours with our organization. The DMVA has six long-term care campuses in the Commonwealth to include roughly 2,000 committed healthcare professionals working hard to honor our mission of providing quality service to the commonwealth's veterans and their families, and to oversee and support the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Assist us in accomplishing our mission by utilizing the exceptional educational opportunities that come with practical encounters with highly qualified personnel. Watch this  to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans and apply today to join our outstanding team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides the candidate an opportunity to complete the required 1,000 hours for Pennsylvania's Administrator-in-Training (AIT) under a licensed nursing home administrator while fulfilling their degree fieldwork. Duties of this position include shadowing and engaging with leadership, rotating through several facility departments to learn a variety of functions, and participating in and completing various projects as directed.

This internship will help you polish your academic skills for practical application with innovative ideas and expand your professional network within the system. As you work closely with administration, we will support you to develop your skills and advance your decision-making abilities. You will manage your projects during the internship to strengthen your leadership skills.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in their final year of a master's degree in nursing home administration, hospital administration, public health administration, or another area including social gerontology with an emphasis in related health facility administration.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time internship Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. The work location will be determined from one of the following, based on preference of selected candidate: Delaware Valley Veterans' Home in Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County) Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA (Lebanon County) Gino J Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton, PA (Lackawanna County) Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home in Duncansville, PA (Blair County) Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, PA (Erie County) Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City, PA (Chester County) Southwestern Veterans' Center in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared bachelor's degree program and successful completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire. Full time undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least thirty (30) college credits and anticipate the completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire may apply for this program;or Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared master's or doctorate degree program at the time of hire. Other Requirements:

You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job function . Legal Requirements:

This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.