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Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS)Job Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 Starting in June 12 weeks
Hours: 3040 hours per week 360 hours total)
Telework: Hybrid
Building Physical Location: 209 SW 4th Portland Or 97204
Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle If so please explain why and frequency: Intermittent driving to meetings and community events or activities
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
What Does Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Do
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services Division (IDDSD) is a case management agency that hires Service Coordinators to provide individually focused care coordination and planning to children and adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
Support scheduling and meeting with internal county leaders to discuss IDDSD program and collaboration opportunities
Research and identify potential external community partners collaboration opportunities.
Provide administrative support for special projects
Develop and distribute outreach materials including flyers brochures and social media content.
Help develop core services map for countywide operations
Maintain and update community and internal county partner databases and contact information.
Assist in the development and implementation of community engagement surveys and feedback mechanisms.
Support IDDSD program with administrative and quality assurance tasks
The goals of the described activities above are:
Increasing community engagement in IDDSD programs
Identifying community partners and funding opportunities
Promoting the IDDSD program and collaboration opportunities
Maintaining and updating a database of community and internal county partners
Support the IDD division with administrative responsibilities including mail filing records management.
Learning Outcomes:
Develop communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with community partners and internal county leaders
Understand how to develop and implement community engagement strategies
Learn about social media marketing and communication strategies
Gain experience in supporting government program operations for social services
Minimum Qualifications and Education:
Candidates should have completed within one year or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
College to County Program Eligibility Website
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values(Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
Must have a valid drivers license to travel to appointments throughout Multnomah County
Must pass a criminal background check
Experience creating content for materials and presentations
Experience participating in community outreach efforts with a focus on Black Indigenous and People of Color
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
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Recruiter:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
Intern
Full-Time