Communications Intern

Assists Public Affairs Director and Executive Director with communications-related tasks as assigned. Works part-time schedule with willingness to work evenings and other off-hours as needed to fulfill job responsibilities. Serves in the unclassified civil service at the pleasure of the Board.

The following illustrates an example of the level of education, training and/or experience that an intern may have to be qualified for this job.

Currently pursuing a degree in communications, public administration, public relations, social work or closely related field, and have a demonstrable interest regarding behavioral healthcare care systems and programs. Enrollment and acceptance into the college or university's internship program and acceptance for an internship assignment by the Board.

Each intern is expected to perform each essential duty and responsibility and other assigned duties to job performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as needed to enable an otherwise qualified intern with an ADA disability to perform job duties, but in so far as the accommodation does not create an undue hardship on the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board.

Public Information and Communications

Works on assignments as designated by the Public Affairs Director to execute the Board's internal and external communications and advocacy plans and functions.

Actively promotes the mission, vision and strategic initiatives of the Board to build awareness and understanding of substance abuse and mental health issues within the communities served, and to encourage participation in addressing these issues.  Works with the Public Affairs Director to build and maintain coalitions with community partners.

Under the supervision of the Public Affairs Director, crafts and maintains a strong social media marketing presence, and manages and updates the Board's website to remain informative and current regarding Board activities, substance abuse and mental health issues, and other relevant matters.  Helps develop and distribute professional written materials, including the Board Annual Report.  

Meetings and Events

Works with and supports the Public Affairs Director and Executive Director at community events, resource fairs, and other public gatherings where the Board seeks to inform residents about the importance of and access to behavioral healthcare. Upon learning responsibilities and following approval by the Executive Director, may be assigned to work events, fairs and other public gatherings as sole Board representative.

Duties Required of All Board Employees and Interns

Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA and other confidential and sensitive information.  Ensures compliance with public records law and process.

Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the agency's policy, procedure and protocol, and applicable laws and regulations. Maintains the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of job performance.

Displays teamwork and cooperation when working with management and other coworkers.

Works effectively and courteously with contract agency representatives, Board visitors, general public and other job contacts.

Displays appropriate social and ethical behavior as representative of the agency.

Attends trainings and professional development activities to remain up to date on issues related to job duties and responsibilities.

Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance, and works overtime as necessary and approved to meet workload demands.

Performs all other duties as assigned by Public Affairs Director or Executive Director.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Private protected health information of persons served by contract agencies in accordance with HIPAA requirements. The intern is authorized to access and use protected health information only for the purpose of proper program operation and administration. Any other use of protected health information is prohibited. The intern assigned to this position is also prohibited from disclosing any protected health information to any outside party without the written authorization of the privacy official and is required to…