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Care Coordination Intern (Unpaid Intern)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- CAREER DESCRIPTION
- Care Coordination Intern (Unpaid Intern)
Please note the deadline for this recruitment is Wednesday May 27 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT).
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
The County of OrangeCounty Executive Officeimplements policies of the Board of Supervisors supports County departments oversees the Countys infrastructure and real estate assets prepares the annual County budget manages the Countys public debt program and assists the public. The County Executive Officer is the highest-ranking appointed executive in the County and works with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff elected and appointed department heads and the Countys 19000 employees to oversee the provision of essential government services through 22 departments. The County Executive Office is organized into six divisions: County Operations Finance Human Resource Services Information Technology Real Estate and Government & Community Relations.CEO aids in supporting the County Departments. There is potential with this recruitment to be placed at different agencies within the County.
THE OPPORTUNITY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Office of Care Coordination is a division of the County Executive Office and ensures the County of Oranges efforts to address homelessness are coordinated comprehensive and compassionate by providing leadership facilitating care for vulnerable populations and supporting the integration of services in key service delivery areas. It is the goal of the Office of Care Coordination to prevent homelessness for any household at risk and to provide community resources and stable housing for anyone currently experiencing homelessness.
The intern position will be stationed out of the County Administration North (CAN) building in Santa Ana CA. Traveling to in-person meetings within Orange County department hosted events and limited travel to other Office of Care Coordination offices (City of Orange and City of Laguna Hills).
The intern will work alongside outreach and engagement field staff supervisors and administrative personnel to gain practical experience in homelessness response systems coordination efforts and operational support.
This internship opportunity provides exposure to both administrative operations and field-based outreach activities while supporting data-driven programs and community engagement efforts.- Assist with data related projects/assignments
- Shadow/support administrative projects scheduling documentation and organizational tasks
- Shadow the Outreach & Engagement team during community engagement and outreach efforts
- Shadow/participate in all staff meetings trainings and team briefings as assigned
- Conduct research and assist with special projects related to homelessness services and community resources
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while handling sensitive information
- Complete additional assignments and support tasks as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This recruitment is open to applicants pursuing or graduated (within the last 6 months) with their bachelors or graduate degree. Candidates should have completed coursework pertaining tosocial services public administration public health psychology social work criminal justice sociology or related fields.- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work professionally with diverse populations
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Willlingness to learn in both office and field environments
- Ability to follow directions and complete assignments independently when needed
- Ability to travel throughout the community as needed
- Ability to participate in field observations and outreach activities
- Ability to sit stand and work on a computer for extended periods
In addition interns may receive exposure and training in:
- Homelessness response systems and community resources
- Outreach and engagement techniques and field safety practices
- Trauma-informed care principles
- Professional communication and documentation practices
- Data collection reporting and case tracking systems
- Community engagement and client interaction skills
- Time management organization and administrative support functions
- Basic understanding of care coordination and service navigation
TIME COMMITMENT
The internship is in Santa Ana California withno option for remote work the hours of operation for the administrative team in the Office of Care Coordination are Monday through Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm. Flexible times and dates to be coordinated directly with leadership/management.
Must have reliable transportation to transport to in-person meetings as needed.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THE INTERN
As an unpaid internship with the Office of Care Coordination students will gain hands-on experience supporting initiatives focused on addressing homelessness and improving care coordination efforts throughout Orange County. This internship provides exposure to both administrative operations and field-based outreach activities while supporting data-driven programs and community engagement efforts.
Interns may gain exposure to:- Resume building
- Explore a career in local government
- Homelessness response systems
- Care coordination practices
- Community outreach operations
- Data collection and reporting
- Interagency collaboration
- Public sector operations
- Program administration and field operations
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter resume and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letterHERE.
Applications that do not include a cover letter resume and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
Prior to placement applicants may be asked to conduct a background screening that requires a state issued drivers license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number. - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact or- EEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Intern
