Health - Behavioral Health Safety Net Services Equity Initiatives Internship
Health - Behavioral Health Safety Net Services Equity Initiatives Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Behavioral Health Safety Net Services Equity Initiatives Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Behavioral Health Division Safety Net Services Equity Initiatives
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 Starting in June 12 weeks
Hours: 20 40 hours a week
Telework: Hybrid
Building Physical Location: 209 SW 4th Ave. Portland OR 97204
Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle If so please explain why and frequency: No
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 Safety Net Services Do
Safety Net Services is a series of Behavioral Health programs that focus on addressing behavioral health needs of the most vulnerable community members. The programs include Call Center Older Adult Behavioral Health Adult Protective Services and Residential Services. Safety Net Programs work very closely with other Behavioral Health Division programs Health Department programs and other County programs. Continuing to intersectionally lead with race is a core value of Safety Net Services and to that end a monthly Safety Net Equity Workgroup has been developed.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
This position will lead the Safety Net Services equity work primarily managing the programs implementation of a racial equity lens. This position will work closely with the Safety Net Equity Committee supporting equity projects across programs. The position will:
Inform decisionmaking
Support Safety Net Equity Committee with racial equity analysis for organizational change process improvement and issues impacting participants accessing services
Project manage the implementation of a racial equity lens
Research and implement a racial equity lens
Promotion and Professional Development
Assist with equity analytics
Implements process improvement solutions
Learning Outcomes:
Coordinate a project with you that will be mutually beneficial for you and Multnomah County.
Gain valuable experience and learn to standardize the implementation of equity into the program processes including implementing equityinformed decisionmaking and adopting a racial equity lens tool.
Learn to research review analyze and translate results into strategic DEI recommendations.
Develop and create benchmarks and progress reports.
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have completed or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
Ability to work cooperatively and develop effective working relationships with diverse work groups.
Ability to collaborate follow directions and work independently.
Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g. Gmail Calendar Meet Drive Docs and Slides).
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.
Questions
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
