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The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking to hire an intern who will support its Human Rights Division. The Office of Human Rights is looking for a motivated intern who may be interested in pursuing a career in Public Service with a focus on Mental Health Care and Advocacy for Individuals living with Mental Illness. The Office for Human Rights is responsible for the protection of the Human Rights of all individuals receiving services and care with the Department of Mental Health. The Office also provides oversight and compliance of Human Rights State Statute(s), Regulations and Policies, and other Rights afforded to individuals receiving services, such as voting rights, for all DMH operated facilities and programs, as well as contracted and provider services and programs statewide. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about Public Service work, and the Mental Health field, as well as the Human Rights and Individual rights of those living with Mental Illness. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_ * Provide planning and execution support to advance theagency's internal strategic initiatives. Internal-facing initiatives that may utilizeintern support includeslong-term strategic planning for DMH's behavioralhealthworkforce. o Example projects pertaining to the workforce initiative could includeconducting stakeholder interviews, synthesizing actionablerecommendations,and developing anorganizational roadmap toimprove adiscrete aspect of workforce management. * Provide evaluation andstakeholder management support totheagency'sexternal-facingstrategic policypriorities. External-facing policy initiatives that may utilize intern supportincludes evaluating the success of pilot interventions to reduce EmergencyDepartment boarding. o Example projects pertaining to this initiative include collaborating withinternaland external stakeholder todesigna measurementplanandselectappropriate outcome measures. _Preferred Qualifications:_ * Experience with coordination/ management ofcomplex projects with multipleparallel workstreams * Experience successfully managing relationshipsonprojectswithmultiplestakeholders to achieve the project's goals * Knowledge regarding policy design and implementation, behavioral healthsystems, quantitative and qualitative research todevelop actionable policy and/ororganizational recommendations preferred * Previous advocacy experience in Human Rights through school-based programs preferred. * Candidates with experience working directly with policies, protocols and/or procedures is a plus * 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- $27 an hour. * Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. * Days Off: Saturday and Sunday _DMH Mission Statement:_ The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Please see Preferred Qualifications. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! 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. Job: Contractor* *Organization: Department of Mental Health *Title: *Contracted Student Intern- Human Rights * Location: *Massachusetts-Worcester - 309 Belmont Street Requisition ID: 240005WC