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State of Michigan MDHHS Child Welfare Unpaid Internship Application in Various, Michigan
MDHHS Child Welfare Unpaid Internship Application
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MDHHS Child Welfare Unpaid Internship Application
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Internship - Non Paid
Job Number
4301-KM-SocialWorkInterns
Department
Health and Human Services - Counties
Opening Date
01/04/2024
Closing Date
9/1/2024 12:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
*We are now accepting internship applications for internshipsbeginningin 2024.
Our social work internship program is designed for students looking to learn, work hard and potentially get hired in the social work field.
This program will help you reach your education and career goals. After exposure to our Services Specialists positions, successful interns may be considered for full time positions with our department.
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.
For this specific internship,you must be pursuing one of the following:
A bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major.
OR
A bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major.
Additional Requirements and Information
Attach a cover letter that includes the responses to the following questions:
What qualities or attributes will you bring to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services?
What are your career interests, goals, and plans? Be specific.
What do you expect to gain from this internship experience?
Attach a resume, list of three references, and a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts.
You will be subject to an MDHHS background check and, if selected to move forward in the process, will be required to provide a copy of your driver license and social security card. If you have lived outside of the state of Michigan in the last 5 years, or currently do, and are asked to move forward with placement, you will need to provide an out of state Central Registry from that state.
If you currently live outside of the state of Michigan, you will need to obtain an out of state driving record (2 year official) from the state in which your drivers license has been issued and attach it to your application.
Failure to attach any of the above may result in your application being screened out.
Please use the map below to determine which three locations you would like to do your internship.
With questions or for more information about the State of Michigan Health and Human Services Internship Placement Program, please contact:
Kearstyn Meyers
Office of Human Resources
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Email: meyersk3@michigan.gov
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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 internships that will begin in the 2024 school year: Spring (Jan-May), Summer (May-Aug), or Fall (Sept - Dec). Please select which semester you are interested in starting your internship.
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
Fall 2024
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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 human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major, OR A bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the areas of study listed above?
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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Will you have a Child Welfare Certificate upon graduation?
Yes
No
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What type of internship are you interested in? Check all that apply.
Children's Protective Services (CPS)
Foster Care
Adult Services
Juvenile Justice
Children's Services
General Social Services
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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
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How many hours can you work per week?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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As a State of Michigan Intern, I agree to follow all departmental and state policies. This is my acknowledgment.
Yes
No
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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
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I understand this is a non-paid internship.
Yes
No
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Please select at least 3 counties in which you prefer to do your internship using the map provided on the application. You may select up to 5.
Alcona
Alger
Allegan
Alpena
Antrim
Arenac
Baraga
Barry
Bay
Benzie
Berrien
Branch
Calhoun
Cass
Charlevoix
Cheboygan
Chippewa
Clare
Clinton
Crawford
Delta
Dickinson
Eaton
Emmet
Genesee
Gladwin
Gogebic
Grand Traverse
Gratiot
Hillsdale
Houghton
Huron
Ingham
Ionia
Iosco
Iron
Isabella
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Kalkaska
Kent
Keweenaw
Lake
Lapeer
Leelanau
Lenawee
Livingston
Luce
Mackinac
Macomb
Manistee
Marquette
Mason
Mecosta
Menominee
Midland
Missaukee
Monroe
Montcalm
Montmorency
Muskegon
Newaygo
Oakland
Oceana
Ogemaw
Ontonagon
Osceola
Oscoda
Otsego
Ottawa
Presque Isle
Roscommon
Saginaw
St. Clair
St. Joseph
Sanilac
Schoolcraft
Shiawassee
Tuscola
Van Buren
Washtenaw
Wayne
Wexford
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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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State of Michigan
Department
Health and Human Services - Counties
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