Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern for Business Service Center 3

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern for Business Service Center 3

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Internship - Non Paid

Remote Employment

Remote Only

Job Number

MDHHS-4308DEIInternBSC3

Department

Health and Human Services - Counties

Opening Date

09/05/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

We are now accepting internship applications

Intern Responsibilities / Projects:

Develop, sustain and implement strategies to increase diverse staffing. Support current local and BSC Champion roles in DEI to ensure implementation of defined strategies by the BSC. Promote opportunities for learning. Be engaged in self-learning and development, training and research to ensure a growing understanding of DEI efforts and benefits.

Materials:

The intern will be provided necessary resources, materials and documents to ensure acclimation to the role. A computer will be provided and an office space dependent upon the intern’s location.

Timeline:

This internship is intended to be one to two semesters and will be ongoing for a regular rotation of students.

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program in the following: Social Work, Psychology, criminal justice, or Human Services.

Alternate Education and Experience

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

This position requires an independent thinker and autonomous individual. As this is a new position the intern must be willing to engage in program development, create new documents, research programming options and implement strategies for continued sustainability. This person must have excellent written and oral communication skills. The individual must have an interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and display a commitment to further education or understanding of this critical area of work.

Additional Requirements and Information

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or disability.

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

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We are currently placing for Summer/ Fall 2022 semester. Are you available to begin your internship this Summer?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program pursuing one of the following?: A bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following: Social Work, Psychology, criminal justice

• Yes

• No

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  Current Academic Institution:

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  Major/Minor Field:

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  Expected Graduation Date:

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  Faculty Advisor Name:

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  Faculty Advisor Contact Information (Email & Phone):

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  Has your field coordinator reviewed your application?

• Yes

• No

  09

  How many hours can you work per week?

  10

  How many hours does your academic institution require? Please note, you must be pursuing a qualifying degree and obtaining academic credit for your internship in order to be considered. Failure to include this information could result in your application being screened out.

  11

  I authorize and understand that a background and reference check will be conducted and am willing to send a copy of my driver license and social security card if selected.

• Yes

• No

  12

  Please enter your driver's license or identification number. If you currently possess a driver's license from a state other than Michigan, you will need to attach a 2 year driving record from that state in order to move forward with this process.

  13

  Have you ever been convicted of misdemeanor?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.

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  Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes

• No

  16

  If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.

  17

  As a State of Michigan Intern, I agree to follow all departmental and state policies. This is my acknowledgment.

• Yes

• No

  18

  To receive academic credit through my college/university, I understand that it is my responsibility to coordinate the process. This is my acknowledgement.

• Yes

• No

  19

  I understand this is a non-paid internship.

• Yes

• No

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  * Do you have the ability to work from home, including home internet service? OR Are you willing to purchase home internet service if hired?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Counties

Address

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