ACS Wellness Intern

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $19.00 PER HOUR.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

ACS’ Office of Human Resources (OHR) is responsible for a wide range of functions that directly support our agency’s mission to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services that empower children and families to thrive. Key responsibilities of OHR include the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures, recruitment and hiring of qualified candidates, onboarding and training of new employees, performance and compensation management, and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment, civil service, and labor laws. In addition to these core functions, OHR offers a variety of employee services, including career development, benefits, and wellness programs. OHR collaborates with ACS programs and divisions to implement initiatives that foster an environment of employee empowerment, advocacy, and involvement, while attracting and cultivating a diverse, dynamic workforce. OHR is seeking an energetic individual to serve as an ACS Wellness Undergraduate Intern.

As an ACS Wellness Undergraduate Intern, you will support ACS’ Employee Wellness Program team with implementing WorkWellNYC programs and initiatives in efforts to encourage employees to put their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing first! This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage and empower ACS employees to live healthy, active lifestyles, and provide health and well-being services, programs, and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist Wellness Coordinator in developing and executing wellness programs, events, and educational resources

- Conduct research on health education topics and awareness to support wellness initiatives

- Develop wellness calendar, program flyers, and wellness content for the ACS intranet in efforts to engage employees and increase program visibility

- Support logistics and event coordination for wellness activities, such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informational sessions

- Maintain spreadsheets to track wellness program events and participation, outcomes, and feedback

- Participate in virtual meetings, assist in preparing materials, and summarize key takeaways

Learning Outcomes:

- Gain hands-on experience implementing wellness programming for multiple worksites

- Develop skills in partnering with the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, WorkWellNYC Program team to introduce new program initiatives for a government agency

- Enhance abilities in coordinating and executing organizational tasks and events


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY:

- You must be an undergraduate and must either be currently enrolled in a college or university or must have graduated within one year of the current program year

- Interested candidates should submit their resume by visiting: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#707229

- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED

- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.