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Health Administration Intern (Scientific and Technical Intern) (College)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$17.00 Hourly
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
613 North Street (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2025
THE POSITION If you are passionate about supporting those who have served our nation and want to positively impact the lives of Veterans and their spouses, consider joining the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs. The Bureau of Veterans Homes operates six long-term care facilities dedicated to honorably discharged veterans and their spouses, offering high-quality residential care aimed at improving or maintaining their health. We proudly serve as the preferred long-term care provider for Pennsylvania's Veterans. This presents a fantastic opportunity for students interested in long-term care administration to gain valuable experience by completing administrative training hours in one of our facilities under the guidance of a licensed administrator. Our VA home is an ideal environment for you to hone your administrative skills and enhance your decision-making abilities, preparing you to lead future projects during your internship and beyond. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role offers the candidate the chance to fulfill the necessary 1,000 hours for Pennsylvania's Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program under the supervision of a licensed nursing home administrator while also completing their master's degree fieldwork. You will contribute to our mission of delivering quality services to the veterans of the commonwealth and their families, as well as supporting the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG). By engaging in this internship, you will leverage outstanding educational opportunities through hands-on experiences with highly qualified professionals, enhancing your academic skills for real-world application, fostering innovative ideas, and broadening your professional network within the system. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time internship that may run from May 2025 through November 2025, 37.5 hour work week Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch The work location will be determined from one of the following, based on preference of selected candidate: Delaware Valley Veterans' Home in Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County) Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA (Lebanon County) Gino J Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton, PA (Lackawanna County) Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home in Duncansville, PA (Blair County) Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, PA (Erie County) Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City, PA (Chester County) Southwestern Veterans' Center in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Internship Requirements: The internship will require students to be enrolled in their final year of a master's degree in nursing home administration, hospital administration, public health administration, or another area including social gerontology with an emphasis in related health facility administration. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.