Job Title:
Advocate for the Aging Intern II/III

Location:
Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name:
County of Henrico Department of Human Resources

About Us:
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students to develop skills and experience relevant to their course of study. We are committed to creating challenging, meaningful, relevant work experiences for students. All internships will have specific learning goals identified by the student as being core to their academic and career development. The County will strive to ensure a balance between the intern's specific learning goals and the work that is required by the Department.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us as an intern, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, December 21, 2020.
This is a paid internship position for current college students working with the Advocate for the Aging. The office serves the 60+ population by providing information and referral services, support to caregivers, and acts a liaison for County Departments as it pertains to senior services and needs. In addition, the office plans and hosts several events through the EngAGE in Henrico County Program both large and small throughout the County.

Essential Duties:
Advocate for the Aging Intern II/III - This is a paid internship for the spring of 2021 for a graduate level student or a well-qualified college level student (rising junior or senior) pursuing a degree in Social work or Gerontology.

The hiring selection and level is dependent on the qualification of the successful applicant and the needs of the County for this position. This internship will start on or around January 25, 2021.

Desired Area of Study: Social Work or Gerontology
Desired GPA: 3.0 or higher
Desired Student: Graduate level or College (rising junior or senior) who has concern for assisting the elderly and/or disabled citizens of Henrico County with an overall love for community outreach
Work Hours: Typically, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, flexibility to support events beyond these days and hours as needed. (The intern could be scheduled to work up to 29 hours per week depending on the student's availability and department's needs.)
Work Location: 7701 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Rate of Pay: $14.68 per hour for graduate level student, and $12.76 for undergraduate level student.
Start Date: On or around January 25, 2021
End Date: Depending on the needs of the department and the student selected, the internship has the possibility to extend into the summer of 2021.

This is a paid internship position working in the Advocate for the Aging. The office serves the 60+ population by providing information and referral services, support to caregivers, and acts a liaison for County Departments as it pertains to senior services and needs. In addition, the office plans and hosts several events through the EngAGE in Henrico County Program both virtually and in-person throughout the County.

The intern may assist or perform in the following duties:

• Administrative work in planning events and presentations;
  
• Advocating for older citizens at events and exploring and developing outreach efforts to the community;
  
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and managing volunteers for telephone reassurance program
  
• Clerical work, which could include document creation and processing, scanning, record keeping, and filing;
  
• Projects could include research, data collection and analysis, and presentation creation;
  
• Working with citizens and their families to locate resources throughout the county and beyond;
  
• Assist with creation and distribution of EngAGE quarterly newsletter and other publications;
  
• Internship role has opportunity for remote work. This role will have limited interaction with the public through EngAGE events and meetings.
  

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required for this internship: knowledge specific to social work and/or gerontology; excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens integral to the internship; excellent organization and research skills with the ability to collect and organize facts/tasks effectively; excellent attention to details; excellent knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer and common software products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point); ability to work multitask and manage priorities; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team; ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Internships are intended to provide the intern with basic experiential exposure to a field of interest. The intern must bring a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities and finish the internship having gained basic experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integral part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Pursuing a graduate (master's) or undergraduate degree in a field relevant to internship; GPA of 3.0 or better;
Experience: Pursuing a graduate or undergraduate college-level program in relevant degree program; relevant job, volunteer or previous internship experience working with population identified and public at large;
Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.

Additional Information:
The application process requires you to include all of the following items:

• Resume with two references' contact information
• Cover letter indicating why you are interested in this internship position and to indicate at least three learning goals related to the internship
• Unofficial transcript

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Interns are not entitled to a job at the end of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the course of the internship.

How To Apply:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Students interested in internships with Henrico County general government must apply through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .
Note: Returning students should log-in to iRecruitment with their credentials. New applicants must create an account first.

Minimum Salary:
12.76

Maximum Salary:
14.68

Currency:
USD

Main Organization:
General Government General Government

Employment Status:
Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary

Amount of Travel:

Work At Home: