2026 Allegheny County Department of Human Services Internship - Behavioral Health

Allegheny County Department of Human Services-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Intern
Pittsburgh, PA
251-500 employees
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The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Internship Program provides students with hands-on experience in public service. Interns contribute to projects that support vulnerable populations and improve the delivery of human services across Allegheny County. DHS seeks undergraduate and graduate students who want to make a difference. Interns work on meaningful projects that strengthen public services and support vulnerable populations. Many interns continue working with DHS after graduation.

  • Perform administrative tasks such as organizing files, scheduling, and preparing materials.
  • Develop flyers and outreach materials for student-led campaigns and events.
  • Edit and update existing documents, including training materials and policy drafts.
  • Support community engagement efforts by assisting with school visits, tabling events, and public presentations.
  • Assist with policy writing and documentation related to behavioral health and youth programming.
  • Contribute to staff development activities by preparing resources and supporting logistics.
  • Review and input program data to support evaluation and reporting.
  • Assist with data entry, tracking, and quality checks related to program participants and outcomes.
  • Maintain organized records and documentation for program operations.
  • Support scheduling, communications, and logistics for cohort events and trainings.
  • Compile reports and summaries using Excel and other tools.
  • Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to ensure accurate program data.
  • Contribute to process improvement efforts and support evaluation activities.
  • Assist with data entry and quality checks related to outreach activities and service access.
  • Support scheduling, logistics, and documentation for community events and provider meetings.
  • Help prepare outreach materials and track distribution across neighborhoods and partner sites.
  • Maintain organized records and assist with reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support engagement efforts.
  • Contribute to special projects that promote awareness of substance use services and reduce stigma.
  • Candidates must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Candidates must be available to work at least 20 hours per week (up to 29 hours/week).
  • Candidates must be available to work in person at their assigned Pittsburgh office.
  • International candidates must be able to fulfill the federal I-9 documentation.
  • Coursework or experience in psychology, public health, education, social work, or nonprofit management.
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Time management and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work independently once trained and assigned tasks.
  • Interest in youth empowerment, behavioral health, and anti-stigma initiatives.
  • Experience with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe) or data entry platforms is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Python and/or SQL is a plus.
  • Interest in workforce development and behavioral health equity.
  • Interest in substance use recovery, harm reduction, and health equity.
  • Gain experience with one of the top human services agencies in the country.
  • Work alongside professionals and community partners.
  • Build skills and explore career paths in public service.
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