Commonwealth of Kentucky · 8 hours ago
Co-Op/Intern- Office of the Secretary
Frankfort, KY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15.96/hr - $18.54/hrThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is offering a Co-Op/Intern position in the Office of the Secretary within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. This role provides an enriching experience in state government, allowing interns to gain practical skills through departmental rotations and project assignments.
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Responsibilities
Shadow (or interview) key staff members throughout the Cabinet’s health care services-related agencies
Project Assignment: (TBD – based on student interest and focus in the following topics)
Accuracy and completeness of directories: contact info for licensed providers
Operational Culture: inclusiveness and equity enhancement
Strategic Planning: implementation tracking of the CHFS plan
Other Duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Academic Program Level: Undergraduate (Upper Division) or Graduate
In-Major with a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale)
Discipline: Health Administration, Public Administration, Gerontology, or other Related Discipline
Institution: Accredited Post-Secondary Institution located in Kentucky
Provide an unofficial transcript from their school
Adhere to all CHFS rules, regulations, policies, and safety guidelines
Must be enrolled on a full-time basis in high school as a junior or senior or enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institutions approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
Applicants must furnish proof of enrollment in such a program to the Personnel Cabinet
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials
Benefits
Enjoy holiday pay for state holiday work hours (up to 7.5/8.0 hours)
Receive a day of sick leave (7.5/8.0 hours) and count a month of service for any month with 100 hours or more worked/paid
Earn overtime compensation for exceeding 40 hours in a workweek
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