What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERNSHIP - HUMAN SERVICES (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES) position at Kitsap County?
This is a paid internship, 15 hours per week (flexible Monday - Friday), between May - September 2025.
KITSAP COUNTY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Kitsap County supports internship programs that provide work experience for students related to their course of study in an accredited post-secondary institution. The internship program is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principles and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path, and be supervised and mentored by professionals in their field.
The successful candidate will assist with some outreach, marketing support, website, and other office duties and will participate with the Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) and other Developmental Disabilities support activities and agencies.
- Term of internship: This is a 12-week internship that may begin in May/June.
- Paid internship, 15 hours per week (flexible)
- Applications will be reviewed in the week of April 28th.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be able to show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution at the time of internship. If the internship occurs during the summer, the student may provide proof of summer or fall enrollment.
Desired Majors and Class Level
- Human Services or related
- Sophomore(2Y) - Senior(4Y)
- Intern will receive supervision from an administrative superior as assigned.
- Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted practices.
- Work is reviewed through status reports, meetings, and observations.
- Outreach: Learn how to interact and work with agencies and clients.
- Leadership: Working with the Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) will provide for some planning, organizing, and leading a group of volunteers.
- Coordination: Weekly meetings with familiarize the intern with HS processes and duties
- Teamwork: Working with the Developmental Disabilities Team will educate and introduce the intern with HS teamwork, organizing, communication, terminology, etc.
- Facilitation of Community Programs: Engaging and navigating community programs to increase communication, problem solving, and complex needs of community.
- Who May Apply: This position is open to college/university students in their sophomore - senior year. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
Salary : $24 - $25
