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                                                          Ten (10) Vacancies Available                                                            
The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.


These internships are located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Richland County.

Are you looking for a Spring Internship? Our internship program helps to provide opportunities to interested parties who are seeking meaningful career-based experiences where they can apply what they’ve learned through their education and hone skills they’ve acquired in the process. This internship will assist in launching your career as well as enabling you to contribute to the community, support a family, and achieve personal fulfillment. 

We are looking for ten (10) Interns to fulfill positions in multiple divisions within the agency:

  • Quality through Technology and Innovations in Pediatrics (QTIP)
  • Bureau of Managed Care
  • Office of Appeals and Hearings
  • Actuary/Reimbursements
  • Bureau of Internal Audit and Program Integrity
  • Communications
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Bureau of Policy
  • Office of Cybersecurity
  • Contract and Vendor Auditing

The Interns will be under the general supervision of the Division Supervisors.  Interns will be responsible for fulfilling the requirements of their internship as follows: 

  • Division Support: Perform all duties correctly and completely as assigned by supervisor; Attend cross-division meetings and training opportunities; Assist on initiatives and projects; Follow all DHHS policies and procedures.
  • Evaluations and Feedback: Complete regular check-ins with supervisor; Complete both a mid-program and final-program evaluation.
  • Professional Development: Develop a professional development plan with the supervisor; attend courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Intern applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of employment, and meet at least one of the following criteria:  

  • Currently enrolled in or graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four-year institution)
  • A graduated candidate within a two-year timeframe from the graduate date and the first day of the internship

Candidates must attach the below documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Must be available to work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week during the semester.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Commitment to public service
  • Dedication to community in which we serve
  • Record of high achievement

 

Additional Comments

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

                         ***Must complete full application online using link in posting.***