Zero Suicide Intern (215726)

Job Title: Zero Suicide Intern 

Job ID: 215726

Location: Shawnee County

Job Posting Closes: March 12, 2025

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:  

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time, the position is allowed up to 999 hours per year max
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Work Schedule: Flexible, Monday-Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: 

• Hourly Pay Range:  $15.03

Internship Summary & Responsibilities

The internship position (K0246481)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an Intern to join our Internship Program in the Bureau of Health Promotion located in our Curtis Building office for the Summer. This position will be in Topeka.

Develop communication products for the Zero Suicide Program. Products may include toolkits, one-pagers, fact sheets, short videos, and other effective communications materials. Products to be developed will be determined in conjunction with Communications and Program Staff.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:   

Complete training to include introduction to injury & violence prevention programs, public health communication, suicide prevention, and agency communication protocols and practices; and consult with Communication and Program Staff to develop an understanding of communication needs of the Zero Suicide Program.

Learn more at: https://ks-kdhe2.civicplus.com/163/Disease-Injury-Prevention

Qualifications

Education:  

• Currently enrolled in a college program as a 3rd or 4th year student.

Licensing & Certification:

• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.     

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Currently enrolled in a college program as a 3rd or 4th year student.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to sites.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx or other virtual meeting platform software

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Current college student majoring in Applied Studies, Communication, Public Health, or another related field.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate in writing and in personal interactions.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

• State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Ashley Webb
• Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov  
• Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612 
• Please include the Job ID number when emailing.