Student Volunteer

Overview

THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR VOLUNTEER UNPAID INTERNS WITH THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)

Submit the following materials:

• Resume (2 pages)
• Cover letter (include preferred term and availability)
• Unofficial college, graduate school, or law school transcript(s)

Send application materials to: OCR Internships with the subject line: "OCR Law Internship - [Term/Year] - [Student Name]."

Questions: vadrienne.starks and please cc: chantilly.sowell-sutton.

As a law enforcement agency, OCR investigates complaints, conducts compliance reviews, develops policy, promulgates regulations, and provides technical assistance. In addition, OCR educates the public about (1) federal civil rights and conscience laws that prohibit recipients of HHS federal financial assistance ("Covered Entities") from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, and conscience, and (2) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy, security, and breach notification laws that protect the privacy and security of health information.

Through its work, OCR endeavors to promote and protect the privacy of individuals  health information privacy and the security of our nation s health care systems -- and thereby protect our national security -- including implementing and enforcing the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules and the Patient Safety Act and Rule. OCR also aims to safeguard non-discriminatory access to the nation s social service and health care systems and provides tools for Covered Entities and individuals to understand their rights and obligations under the law.

OCR vigorously enforces laws that prohibit discrimination in health and human services and those that protect and secure the nation s privacy and security by regulating health privacy, breaches, and cybersecurity. OCR believes that achieving its goals requires active and strong collaboration with other federal partners, including Congress; state and local officials; community-based organizations; and Covered Entities to drive compliance and protect the nation s health information systems and people.

As an Unpaid Volunteer Intern, your duties may include the following:

Note:

The original language lists duties; however, specific intern duties are not enumerated in this excerpt beyond the general OCR mission. Please refer to the official internship description for detailed duties.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Suitable for federal employment.