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Starfish Family Services · 10 hours ago

Public Policy and Advocacy Intern

Hiveley Corp - Inkster, MI 48141

Internship

Onsite

Intern

1+ years exp

Starfish Family Services is seeking a Public Policy and Advocacy Intern to support students in learning about public policy and advocacy issues affecting local non-profit funding and programming. The role involves experiential learning to build skills and relationships that can impact families receiving state and federally funded social services.

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Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the two major public funding systems that make up Starfish Family Services programs: Federal Head Start and State Community Mental Health

Monitor and summarize state movement on the Michigan Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) RFP and its potential impact on Starfish

Develop recommendations for navigating the health care environment in Michigan, Wayne County, and Detroit post new PIHP awards/grants

Monitor and summarize state movement on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC), specifically any changes to language about certification and/or expansion of new clinics

Support development of talking points for legislative packet, hearings, advocacy, and potential testimony in support of Starfish advocacy

Support development of advocacy learning sessions for Starfish employees and board members

Assist with research on legislation, policy analysis, drafting reports, and preparing briefing materials

Attend meetings, summarize key points, and help track current political events or policy developments that may impact children and families served by SFS

Collaborate with other team members, supporting advocacy efforts and participating in outreach initiatives

Draft memos, reports, briefing materials; communicating with constituents or stakeholders

Handle general office tasks

Monitor, participate, and report on webinars and communications with major children’s state advocacy and policy groups: Michigan League for Public Policy, Michigan’s Children, Early Childhood Investment Corporation

Monitor State and Federal budgets and develop an understanding of the budgeting process

Qualification

Public policy analysisAdvocacy skillsResearch skillsLegislative writingCommunication skills

Required

At least 1 year of employment experience

Must be enrolled in a college or university and working towards an associates or higher degree in public policy, law, political science, social work, human services, or related field

Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation