Intern at the CT Department of Social Services (DSS)

Overview

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in making a positive impact on the health and well-being of Connecticut’s individuals, families, and communities during your internship? The Department of Social Services (DSS) may be the right fit!

DSS serves approximately 1 million residents of all ages across the state. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency, including:

  • HUSKY Healthcare (Medicaid)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)
  • CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
  • CT Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
  • Social Work Services and Protective Services for the Elderly (PSE)
  • Child Support Services

 

Undergraduate & Graduate Student Internship Opportunities

DSS offers unpaid internships for the academic year, by semester, or during the summer for students in good academic standing who are actively pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in a matriculated program.

 

We have internship possibilities in the following areas:

  • Business Analytics

  • Communications/External Relations

  • Data Analytics

  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Engagement

  • Finance

  • Healthcare/Health Policy

  • Information Technology

  • Government/Legislative Relations

 

  • Medicaid

  • Pre-Law/Law

  • Project Management

  • Protective Services for the Elderly (PSE)

  • Outreach

  • Public Policy

  • Quality Assurance

  • Strategic Planning

  • Social Work – micro & macro

  • Web Design/Social Media

 

 

 

Applying for Internships

To be considered, students must submit the following information via email to DSS Chief of Staff Astread Ferron-Poole at: astread.ferron-poole@ct.gov

  1. Resume

  1. Writing Sample of Choice from previous academic assignment

  1. Unofficial Transcript

  1. Identified Area(s) of Interest to You (see list above)

  1. Internship Details -- Please clearly identify:

    1. Approximate Start/End of Internship (total duration)

    1. Education level of Internship

    1. Academic Deadline for Internship Confirmation

    1. Hours Required in Total

    1. Hours Required per Week

    1. Location/Region preference if desired

    1. Availability to Intern (days & times)

    1. Specific supervision requirements, including required credentials and hours/frequency (if applicable)

    1. Required documentation from your school

 

Application Windows

  • Full Academic Year (September-May)

  • Application Window: April 15 – June 15

 

  • Spring Semester (February-May)

  • Application Window: September 15 – November 15

 

  • Fall Semester (September-December)

  • Application Window: May 15 – July 15

 

  • Summer (June, July, & August)

  • Application Window: March 15 – May 15