Developmental Disability Outreach Intern - Walla Walla County

Part Time Benefits Include: Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Walla Walla Community Health has an internship opportunity with our Developmental Disability program. The Department of Community Health’s Developmental Disabilities program includes services for children Birth-3 with developmental delays, Children with Special Health Care Needs, transition from high school to adult services, and employment and community inclusion supports. The program is currently working on several priorities for 2024 including an online and printed resource for people we serve to access services and agencies, increasing our presence at community events, and updating policy and procedure manuals for the department. Program staff participate in multiple committees including the Association of County Human Services (ACHS) Executive Committee, Interagency Transition Network, Accessible Communities Advisory Committee, Interagency Childhood Coalition, Early Childhood Learning Coalition, and a statewide work group for the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation’s School to Work program.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work will be performed both inside and outside of the Community Health Department and within the community at large. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computer and peripherals. Ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum high school or GED graduate. Enrolled in an institution of higher education in a bachelor’s or master’s level program.