Human Resources
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Human Resources/Organizational Development Unit (HR/OD) provides personnel and administrative support functions for the Department of Human Services. The mission of HR/OD is to provide efficient, effective, knowledgeable and reliable services, which responds to the needs of all employees, retirees and the public in a manner consistent with the expectations of the department and the City of Norfolk.To explore the current list of full and part-time employment opportunities, please visit the City of Norfolk’s Human Resources Page.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Norfolk Department of Human Services is pleased to offer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students in a human services curriculum of an accredited school, university, or college.You must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently attending college as a college junior or above.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Working in a course of study relevant for the intern position such as: Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, etc.
- Pass a criminal and child protective services (CPS) background check.
Internships are available year-round. Within this page, you will find information on how to get started in a rewarding internship opportunity that will enhance your skills and provide you with the tools to excel in your professional career in human services.
Internship Program Objectives
The Norfolk Department of Human Services recognizes the important role we play in serving as a training site for area colleges and universities. Where feasible, we encourage supervisory staff to make use of students to serve as volunteers within agency programs and to foster the workforce development efforts of institutions of higher learning via internships.
Internships offer us the opportunity to ensure that future professionals will enter the human services field with a sense of responsibility, dedication, and commitment; ready to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. The hard work and energy that we put into making your internship experience successful will pay off in dedicated professionals who may, one day, wish to return to our department as employees.
Our goals are to provide you with the following opportunities:
- To apply academic course work to a hands-on practical experience
- To problem solve in a work environment
- To exchange ideas with professionals in the field
- To gain pride in and appreciation of the field
- To gain competent professional skills in a variety of settings
- To expose you to projects and tasks that will provide practical experience for future job opportunities and which support and contribute to the Norfolk Department of Human Services’ delivery of services.
- To expose you to other local and state human services organizations which provide opportunities for professional development and career enhancement.
Application information
You will need to send the following pieces of information to the contact listed below:
Certain non-residential services are also available for court-involved youth, including:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation from your Professor
- Transcript Noting Overall GPA and Field of Study GPA
- Personal Character References – At least three individuals not related to you.
- Intern Application - Download an application, or you may contact the Internship Coordinator to have it mailed to you:
Internship Coordinator
Juanita Miller
741 Monticello Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 664-7778
Fax: (757) 664-3260
Contact by Email
Please note: If downloading the forms, print them and mail them via regular mail to the Internship Coordinator at the address above. Original signatures are needed on all forms. Printed or electronic signatures are not acceptable.
