Internship opportunity at Wernersville State Hospital

Hello:

My name is Will Edwards. I am the IT Department Head at Wernersville State Hospital.

We are seeking applicants for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services Engineering Scientific and Technical Intern program at Wernersville State Hospital. We will offer the chosen applicants a yearlong internship at $12.43 per hour, working 15 to 21.5+ hours a week when classes are in session, and up to 37.5 hours a week during semester and vacation breaks. Resumes will be accepted on or prior to the last day of interviews; and interviews will be held February 29th, 2016 through March 11th, 2016. The internship will run from May 9th, 2016 until April 28th, 2017.

We are only interested in applicants who will be full time juniors or seniors during this period and who are willing to commit to working the entire time frame mentioned above. Work hours, especially during the time period that classes are in session will be flexible within the parameters of your school schedule, course load, and day time IT office hours. (7 am – 3 pm weekdays)

Wernersville State Hospital will provide an opportunity for the student intern to develop skills with scripting, database, and/or web development, and to learn and apply basic help desk and computer technical skills. The student will be able to develop interpersonal skills through interactions with the Information Technology staff and other hospital employees. The student will gain insight into employer and workplace expectations of employees and their job performance. Opportunities will be presented in which the student will be able to develop writing, oral, organizational, and technological skills.

Work in this internship will involve projects working with database and/or web site development, scripting, and duties in all phases of computer help desk and technical trouble shooting and repair. The student will be asked to take part in doing computer maintenance, inventorying of equipment, configuring and rollout of equipment, basic troubleshooting, user training, and many other tasks that fall under the duties of a computer technician. The intern will also provide support with audio\visual equipment, audio\video conference equipment, phones, and digital signage equipment. Other non-technical duties may include general office duties that would normally take place in the Information Technology office, such as filing, typing, inventory verification, and interacting with other employees.

A general aptitude for working with computers and Microsoft Windows (Win7, and Win8) and Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access is required. Intern will receive In Service training for the hospital and IT office, and will receive on the job training.

Interested students may apply by sending a resume, list of completed or current IT related courses, and references to my attention at: wedwards@pa.gov or fax: 610-670-3350.

References of previous or current professor’s and\or employers are preferred.

References should include email addresses and\or contact numbers as well as best time or method for contacting them.

References should be willing and prepared to provide their perspective and insights about your punctuality, work ethic, and character.

Thank you,

Will Edwards - Information Technology Department Head

Wernersville State Hospital

Wernersville, Pennsylvania

(610-927-1089)