Internship Program
 

Western Prairie Human Services offers internship opportunities for students to enhance their academic studies with real world experience. Through internship placements, students receive relevant training while providing valuable public service to the community.

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To qualify for an internship, candidates must be enrolled in a post-secondary, graduate-level or practicum program in coursework relevant to the duties of the internship. Programs to consider for internship:

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• Social Worker -Bachelor's degree with coursework in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field and minimal experience preferred in previous related social work/case management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Program areas to consider:

  • Child Protection​

  • Mental Health

  • Disabilities

  • Licensing/Adoption/Permanency

• Office Support Specialist -High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in administrative or office support, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Case Aides-High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in clerical and/or human services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Fiscal:​

  • Account Technician-An associate or technical degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.​

  • Fiscal Officer- Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting or related business, or related field and moderate (3-5 years) experience as an accounting technician in human services agency or similar experience.

• Human Resources-Bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field and extensive experience in a social services agency including social services program work, direct employee supervision and human resources administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Eligibility/Financial Worker -Associates/Technical degree in behavioral sciences, business, or successful completion of the Public Welfare Eligibility Worker, or related field and moderate experience in business or closely related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Child Support Officer - Associates/Technical degree with coursework in human services, criminal justice, business administration, or related field and some (1-3 years) experience in support enforcement and collections, or equivalent combination of education and experience.​​

 

​Internships may be part-time, full-time or IV-E scholar . Some college programs require a minimum amount of hours in order for a student to earn college credits for their internship. Students should discuss these requirements with their academic advisor.

Western Prairie Human Services provides internships to students from several colleges/universities. Western Prairie Human Services required documentation for internship:

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A statement of liability insurance from the school you are attending.

A full outline of your course including dates of internship.

A school agreement

A completed application. Click here for application. Completed applications can be email to employment@wphsmn.gov.

 

Internships will be posted under employment as openings become available.

 

For additional information regarding internship opportunities, contact Western Prairie Human Services Human Resources at 218-671-2400 or email human.resources@wphsmn.gov.​