Job Description

Description

What awaits you in the Kentucky CHFS Co-op/Intern program in the Office of the Secretary, CHFS & UK College of Public Health? An enriching experience where you'll delve into the heart of state government, gaining practical skills in diverse professional domains.

This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

Overview Of Learning Activities

• Departmental Rotation: Shadow (or interview) key staff members throughout the Cabinet’s health care services-related agencies.
• Project Assignment: (TBD – based on student interest/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
  
  

Exciting Program Perks Await

• Hands-on experience within CHFS
• Collaborate with specialists and industry experts in your field of study
• Build valuable networks that could pave the way for future state employment
• 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
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• 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
  
  

We're eagerly waiting to hear from you! Your adventure with CHFS awaits—seize the opportunity!

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E- Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will vary based on agency and position.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Keith Knapp at keith.knapp@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Interim role,

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