Who We Are

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! Home to 34 cities and nine townships; from Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees.

Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.

Job Summary

The Wayne County Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services (HHVS) serves to promote, empower, and improve the wellbeing of Wayne County residents through programs, policies, and partnerships that address the social and environmental determinants that drive inequities in wellbeing at all stages of life. HHVS accomplishes its mission by building policies, programs, and partnerships that close resource gaps between our highest and lowest-resourced communities and residents. The Department is comprised of the Director's Office which includes units such as Central Operations, Special Projects, Epidemiology, Quality Improvement, Information Technology, Health Equity, and Health Promotion and Planning and six operational divisions: Public Health, Clinical Care Services, Access to Care, Medical Examiner's Office, Transition Services, and Veterans Services.

HHVS seeks motivated, dedicated interns to join our Health Fellows Internship. This program offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of health and human services and positively impact our community's health. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, the intern will work in one of the six division or Director's Office areas to contribute to real-world projects and initiatives. The internship is eight (8) weeks and will begin June 3, and end July 25, 2025. Please complete the HHVS Internship Application attached to this posting.

Advise: A current I-94 form containing a temporary I-551 stamp and a photograph which is considered a receipt for the Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card) is required, or the individual must successfully complete an I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility Verification) once selected.

Required Tasks

• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to public health issues.
• Support the development and implementation of health and human services programs and campaigns.
• Conduct literature reviews and research on relevant health and human services topics.
• Participate in community outreach and educational activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address public health challenges.
• Assist in organizing and participating in health and human services events and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of project activities.
• Complete other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
• Learn the property tax levied on Wayne County Residents
• Attend a veteran event at least once a week
• Pass out Veterans' brochures to at least 3 Veteran Organizations in Wayne County.
• Shadow a Social Service Specialist and assist with completing 2 assistance request cases per week.
• Shadow and assist the Office Manager with Grant Funding applications/requirements from the State of Michigan.

Education and Experience

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate program in public health, public health administration, healthcare or healthcare administration, public policy, social work, or a related field. **International students will need to provide an I-94 A and CPTI-20 prior to starting the fellowship.

Experience

• Strong interest in health and human services and a desire to make a difference in the community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new challenges.