Job#: ELT-NCS-24003
Salary: $17.38 per hour
Status: Temporary, Part-time
Location: Various Locations, Fairfax County
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work an average of 20 per week not to exceed 900 hours per calendar year. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours. Interns will work for one semester period (Spring, Summer, Fall)
The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) of Fairfax County is providing an opportunity for a paid internship within the Inclusive Support Services (ISS) Division. The primary duties of the intern will be to provide technical and administrative assistance on division projects and to participate or assist with direct service delivery in 3 different settings with individuals needing support for disabilities. The projects and experience may be cross divisional or specific to one of the three specialty areas: Early Intervention/Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC), Therapeutic Recreation (TR), or Adult Day Health Care (ADHC).
Assigned projects may involve research, data collection and interpretation, assisting in preparing/analyzing policies and procedures, and/or conducting public information and outreach. Duties may also include assisting staff with day-to-day operations in ADHC, ITC, or TR. This would include providing programming.
Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing or recently received a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Preferred Qualifications: The internship is designed for students or graduates in the study of public policy, data science, healthcare administration, leadership, recreation, healthcare, or related fields.
Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer
*Note: Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits, and do not earn leave or receive holiday pay.
To Apply: Please submit your resume via email.
Position open until filled.
