Healthcare Data And Administration Intern

Position Information

This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship Program

Arlington County

Arlington County is an exciting, innovative local government entity located in Northern Virginia. We are seeking highly motivated individuals for exciting one-year Internships in a variety of positions across the County.

These positions offer a career opportunity to qualified individuals with little or no previous professional work experience to help them prepare for a career in a variety of fields of work. This Internship will provide recent college graduates and currently enrolled graduate students with in-depth, hands-on learning opportunities in areas critical to supporting local government initiatives while participating in a developmental and training cohort with peers.

Internship

Over the course of a year, Interns work under the mentorship and supervision of senior staff members to gain valuable on-the-job training and real-world work experience. They support the County's efforts to consistently work toward greater efficiency and effectiveness by offering improved processes and fresh ideas, and by leveraging smart technologies, while becoming familiar with the public-sector work environment as a viable and fulfilling career path.

Key info:

• Interns must be ready to begin employment by September 2, 2024, but some may begin earlier.

• This is not a fully remote opportunity, in-office hours are to be expected.

• Interns are also expected to participate in both in-office work assignments as well as a member of the in-person training cohort.

Department of Human Services

DHS' Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is seeking an Intern for its unique community-based Nursing Case Management (NCM) and Community Living Program (CLP) programs. ADSD provides a comprehensive array of services to older adults, adults with mental health needs, and those with developmental disabilities.

The goal of the Nursing Case Management (NCM) and Community Living Program (CLP) is to improve and maintain the health status of adults with multiple chronic illnesses and/or disabilities so they successfully and safely age in place at home. The candidate will join a team of dedicated professionals in the Community Supports and Coordination Bureau (CSCB) and be responsible for providing support for the day-to-day operations and monitoring of the Community Living Program.

Under the direct supervision of a mentor, responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and analyzing current tracking systems, compiling information and making recommendations for change or improvements, developing alternatives for consideration, and analyzing the benefits of recommendations;

• Establishing/reviewing CLP policies and procedures in collaboration with the Project Officer, AAA Director, CSCB Bureau Director and Administrative Office as needed, making recommendations for changes or improvements as well as developing plans to implement changes;

• Monitoring and tracking data from vendor reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual), setting up systems to track and report data, reporting monthly CLP data on ADSD monthly worksheet, and assisting in incorporating this data into NCM/CLP Performance Metrics report;

• Reviewing vendor monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and summarizing/sharing trends with the Project Officer;

• Observing daily operations of a work unit or department to learn how work is accomplished and may participate in the work for purposes of further developing programmatic knowledge and skills as well as rotating through multiple assignments;

• Assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of electronic or manual record keeping systems to provide easy access for employees and customers to programmatic information which may include policies, procedures, current data, or historical information;

• Using current office technology to compile and develop reports including the analysis and synthesis of moderately complex data; and

• Creating public information or educational materials to disseminate program information to the public, citizens, business, interest groups and other stakeholders.

Location: 2100 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204

Selection Criteria

Minimum:

Recent, 2023 and/or 2024 college graduates earning either a Bachelor's or a Master's degree* in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the internship must have:

• No significant professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field; and

• Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Master's degree program related to the internship must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.

• Any time lapse between earning degrees may not include significant professional-level work experience.

Degree Requirements: Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, Public Health, or related discipline. Applications will be accepted from candidates graduating with an undergraduate degree no later than August, 2024 and from candidates currently pursuing a Master's Degree in their field as described above.

Desirable: A G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.

It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

For more information and to apply: Internships

Additional Information

The pay ranges listed above are effective July 1, 2024.

Work Hours: This is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) M-F between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility and telework opportunities available upon prior approval from the supervisor. This is not a fully remote opportunity.

Employees will be expected to be in the office at the discretion of the Supervisor and needs of the agency as well as to attend in-person classroom training.

Applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts.

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All Cohort Interns are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental and leave.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly.

Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage.

The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.

The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.

You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

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Please provide the following information that will help us determine suitable assignments Degree (indicate if working on or earned MA/BA). Please do NOT attach documents unless requested: - School(s) attended: - Date of graduation/anticipated graduation (month and year): - Degree Earned: - Field/Focus area of study:

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I am able to provide a certified official transcript from my college or university if asked.

• Yes

• No

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Please describe a successful project/assignment where you have had the opportunity to demonstrate your initiative, innovation, and problem-solving skills that are relevant to the position(s) for which you are applying. What was your role and why did you feel it was successful?

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Please describe how your degree has prepared you for the position or positions for which you are applying.

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Please briefly describe any other information in your background that you feel is relevant and that you want us to consider when reviewing your application. Use this opportunity to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities to be considered for this challenging and exciting position.

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Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/