College Intern - Children's Village

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

13d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers meaningful, hands-on experience in local government, providing an opportunity to build professional skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and gain exposure to the inner workings of County government. It is an on-site role with a salary range of $18.61 - $21.71. The internship is designed to launch a career by allowing interns to make a real impact in the community.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with status as a freshman or sophomore status (equates to steps 1 or 2 of salary range).
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with status as a junior/senior status (equates to steps 3 or 4 of salary range).
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in a graduate degree program (equates to steps 5 or 6 of salary range).
Reasonable ability to present ideas effectively, either orally or in writing.
Reasonable ability to utilize personal computer programs and other data processing capabilities.
Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.
Knowledge of program analysis, evaluation, research methods and statistics.
Ability to plan and complete assignments within deadlines.
Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize and correct departures from operating practices and procedures.
Ability to initiate improvements in operations.
Ability to perform standardized and statistical computations.
Before beginning employment, candidates will be required to provide Children’s Village with documentation from the Michigan Department of Human Services (previously called Family Independence Agency) that they have not been named in a central registry case as the perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect.
Applicants being considered for hire will be asked to sign a form authorizing Children’s Village to request and receive a criminal history check in accordance with the privacy act of 1974.
Applicants for positions at Children’s Village will not be considered if they have been convicted of either of the following: (a) Child Abuse or Neglect. (b) A felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire.
Ability to communicate with employees and public, ability to understand and respond to questions, follow directions.
Skilled in comparing characteristics of document, and to perform arithmetic accurately.
Assignments at Children’s Village require the ability to accurately view surroundings and distinguish details at close range.
Some assignments include the ability to differentiate color as reports are color coded.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on professional experience while working alongside experienced County staff in a variety of departments.
Assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing information for special projects, reports, and departmental initiatives.
Conduct research, compile data, and perform basic calculations to support business operations and decision-making.
Help prepare written reports, presentations, and other professional documents.
Accompany professional staff on assignments to observe processes and contribute to project work.
Conduct interviews with clients, employees, or community members to collect information for departmental needs.
Communicate with other County departments and outside agencies by phone, email, and in person to exchange information.
Learn County policies, procedures, and professional best practices through meaningful on-the-job training.
Utilize Countywide and department-specific software applications to complete assignments efficiently.
Travel to County facilities or off-site locations as needed to support projects and departmental operations.
Analyzes, generates, and maintains records and other reference material necessary for departmental use.
Composes, types, and prints reports, general letters, spreadsheets, e-mail, and memoranda from rough drafts or general instructions, involving the assembly of data from computer and paper file or record sources.
Answers and makes phone calls, responds to program related questions, and sends written material as appropriate.
Responsible for project assignments, research, and analysis.
Prepares reports analyzing specific aspects of department structures, functions and/or operational procedures.
Assists in interviewing and communicating with children, parents, schools, police, and other agencies as needed, to determine background information and client/parent needs for counseling.
Conducts interviews with County personnel and outside agencies to relay and gather information for departmental use.
Applies research techniques and analytical methods to the study of administrative systems, organizational structures, policies, and procedures.
Prepares project reports, progress summaries, statistical analysis, and related data.
Conducts initial and ongoing interviews with referred clients to gather and subsequently analyze information and social history to resolve identified issues.
Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.
Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Provides information and assistance to the general public and other governmental agencies.