What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-HHSA Practicum Students & Volunteers position at County of Nevada?
Are you seeking supervision of practicum hours, or a place to complete preceptorship requirements? Or perhaps you desire to put your talents and skills to use to support our local community while doing meaningful work. Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is now accepting applications for Volunteers and Interns in a variety of different capacities!
HHSA includes the following County departments:
Benefits of a volunteer or intern placement with the County include:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value individual contributions at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of internship. Please contact us to request accommodations.
HHSA includes the following County departments:
- Behavioral Health including Children's mental health, Adult mental health, Substance Use, and Homeless Outreach
- Child Support Services
- HHSA Administration / Fiscal
- Probation including Juvenile and Adult services
- Public Defender including Clerical unit, Misdemeanor, Felony, and Specialty Courts
- Public Health including Health & Wellness, Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Nursing, Client Care Services including Nutrition and Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
- Social Services including Eligibility (including CalFresh and Medi-Cal), CalWORKs, Child Welfare Services, Adult Services, Public Guardian, In-Home Supportive Services, and Veterans Services
**Paid internship opportunities will be posted under separate recruitments when available**
Benefits of a volunteer or intern placement with the County include:
- Gaining hands-on learning experience in a professional work setting
- Learning about county operations, departments, and job opportunities
- Development of career-related skills, abilities, proficiencies and experience
- Expansion of professional network through work with our diverse and collaborative team of leaders and mentors
- Making a difference while working with the community
We are an equal opportunity employer and value individual contributions at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of internship. Please contact us to request accommodations.
