Posting number: 4301-26-CIU-INTERN
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Job classification: Internship
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Social Services, Education, Child Support, Human Services, Customer Service, Internship
Centralized Intake (CI) is an essential unit that is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and functions as a processing center for reports of suspected abuse and neglect for both children and adults for the entire state of Michigan covering all 83 counties.
Intern responsibilities for the MDHHS Centralized Intake Unit will include, but are not limited to assisting with the management and distribution of online complaints, law enforcement notifications, and other administrative support tasks. Additional duties may include data entry, monitoring shared inboxes and work queues, maintaining organized records, and assisting staff with daily administrative functions.
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
At the time of internship, you must be enrolled at an accredited university pursuing an associates/bachelors/masters degree in any major.
With questions or for more information about the State of Michigan Health and Human Services Internship Placement Program, please contact:

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