Job Description

NCI Intern, Continuous Quality & Improvement (CQI)

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Salary – $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Niccole Johnson | niccolejohnson@utah.gov | 801-538-3956
Application Deadline – 8/27/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

If you feel strongly about advocacy and empowering individuals in Utah, this job is for you!

The Utah Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Continuous Quality Improvement Department, is looking for a dedicated person to fill a paid internship for a surveyor to help conduct annual National Core Indicator (NCI) In-Person/virtual surveys and to assist with research data and analysis. Your duties in this position primarily involve scheduling and conducting interviews with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their guardians/family members. This position may be eligible for telework options. This position will be for 9 months.

This internship job is designed to assist students in the completion of their degree by fulfilling working requirements. This includes, but is not limited to bachelors and masters level students from an accredited institution of higher education, and also includes assisting students working towards a certification that requires hands-on, community experience.

**This positions require traveling throughout the State of Utah. Mileage reimbursement will be offered for travel expenses.**
Why You Should Join Our Team This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of ensuring continuity of public programs.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Conducts in-person / virtual surveys
• Complete the instrument-specific training
• Contact individuals, guardians, and/or family members to explain what the survey is about and answer questions
• Arrive at interviews on time and prepared
• Conduct the interview in a professional manner
• Ensure that all data is accurately documented and saved in the online data management system.
• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain data.
• Reviewing and summarizing data using data analysis tools.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Complete/pass a background check
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Reliable internet
• Perform work using the Internet and other computer-related sources
• Compose and produce reports, documents and related material
• Some experience with creating and administering surveys, using data analysis tools and software, preferred but not required
• Experience creating and working on research projects, preferred but not required
• Good Listener
• Self-motivated with the ability to work a flexible schedule

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions and transfers.
• This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time and for any reason.

About the Role

Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
Become an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and contribute to the vision of advocating for, supporting, and serving all individuals and communities in Utah; and ensuring all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. Help us achieve this through effective policy and a seamless system of services and programs.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.