Intern - Developmental Disabilities Admin Support (Spring)

Session: Spring (January - May)
Position Title:Developmental Disabilities Admin Support Intern
Hiring Manager: Lesley Farmen
Agency:Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities
Location: Pierre, SD
Minimum Salary: $18.83

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description:
The South Dakota Department of Human Services encompasses a broad field dedicated to offering services that support older adults and individuals with disabilities. Our programs promote independence and inclusion through person-centered services. DHS comes together with the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

DHS strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

The DDD intern will participate in projects to assist the Division of Developmental Disabilities teams that manages two Medicaid Waivers. Responsibilities may include assisting with administrative duties in managing waivers or quality assurance to ensure providers are adhering to federal HCBS Rules and Administrative Rules of South Dakota. Some duties may include assisting in determining eligibility, authorizations, file reviews and providing technical assistance. Other duties may involve administrative tasks or other tasks as needed.

Course work in sociology, human services, nursing or related field may be beneficial, but not required.

Qualifications:
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4FZ
*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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