Intern/Volunteer

Riley County, KS•Manhattan, KS

About The Position

Riley County intern positions are responsible for assisting assigned department with appropriate tasks as well as learning and performing duties in assigned area. Some internship positions are paid, and some are unpaid, dependent on the department availability.

Requirements

Must be proficient in English.
Knowledge of modern office practices, business English, spelling, and math.
Experience working in an office and with public, clerical experience preferred.
Experience with researching evidence-based policies and practices in preferred.
Excellent written communication skills – detailed, succinct, organized written work.
Must understand complex oral and written instruction, ability to speak and write effectively.
Establish and maintain an image of the Health Department to the community that represents service and professionalism.
This position may have access to protected health information (PHI) under the provision of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and is responsible to treat PHI in accordance with the provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Regulation including the requirements for safeguarding, releasing and recording the release of such information.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak other languages helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand the mission and purpose of Riley County, and its services
Assist with departmental process
Gain knowledge of specific job duties associated with internship
Collaborate with full time staff
Research and identify evidence-based information based on position
Complete assigned projects, including researching, proposing solutions and presenting final project
Coordinate with staff and community partners to advance assigned project
Track progress toward objectives
Write and submit reports as required
Other duties as assigned