Job Description
The Department of Mental Health is seeking to hire a summer intern who will support the Northeast Area (NEA) Transition Age Youth Program Manager to improve communication and transparency around young adult services in the NEA. An ideal candidate would have an interest in learning more and working within the behavioral health care system to improve services and outcomes for young adults. Duties include, but not limited to, compiling and summarizing resources for Chapter 688 Referrals; assist in reshaping the mission of the NEA Transition Age Steering Committee; assist in developing clear guidance for the DMH Site Staff in presenting services to young adults and families; work closely with the NEA DMH Young Adult Access Centers; and support the NEA Race, Equity and Inclusion Policy and Infrustructure Work Group.
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In addition, duties will include support to the Northeast Area Housing Division to assist the Director of Housing with accessing new housing opportunities for persons served by DMH. Additionally, the Summer Intern will assist with the Housing database Project to ensure the growing number of DMH RSP (Rental Assistance Subsidy Program) Vouchers are being fully tracked and utilized.
For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment and Staffing Customer Service at 1-800-510-4122, option
Preferred Qualifications
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
Period of Service:
May 28, 2024 through August 30, 2024
Additional Information:
Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.
The salary for this position is $18 an hour.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.