Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern Description

Children’s Center of Wayne County (TCC) The Children’s Center, founded in 1929, provides evidence-based clinical therapy to children who deal with mental, behavioral, emotional, intellectual, and developmental health and educational challenges or may have experienced trauma. 

School + Community-Based Partnerships: We partner with K-12 schools and community organizations that serve children to provide clinical therapy, counseling, psychological services, and psychiatric evaluations, treatment & interventions. 

Child Welfare: In addition to the clinical therapy programs offered, The Children’s Center places children in licensed foster homes, and supports them throughout their time in the child welfare system.   

Child Well-being + Family Success: We operation onsite family success center that promotes child-wellbeing and offers children and youth from all walks of life to access relevant mental health crisis prevention and child abuse and neglect prevention services.

Advocacy: We champion child and youth well-being for those experiencing poverty-related issues, those within the child welfare system, and those in need of evidence-based, clinical therapy. 

TCC’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures.  If as many children as possible, and their families can easily access comprehensive, evidence-based, clinical therapy that is integrated into and supports their everyday lives then, children will experience an improved quality of life where they have a true sense of agency and empowerment in their lives. 

We embrace and demonstrate a set of Core Values as the foundation of our culture.  They define how we do what we do, and what we value in our work with each other and our community.  Daily demonstration of these values, in mindset and behavior, is required to be successful as a TCC team member. 

• Dedicated-We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch to accomplish our mission.   
• Passionate-We are passionate about what we do and helping the people we serve.   
• Accountable-We do what we say and accomplish all aspects of our responsibilities.   
• Can Do Attitude- We approach our responsibilities with a positive attitude.  
• Respectful- We always treat co-workers, donors, children and families with the utmost respect, courtesy, and patience. 

Internship Summary

Human Resources (HR) interns will support key HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance. Through mentorship and real-world projects, participants will develop communication, organizational, and analytical skills while building a strong foundation for a future career in HR.

Intern Requirements

• DHHS Clearance 
• Results of Current TB Test

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Projects/Responsibilities During Placement

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, including scheduling interviews, and preparing new hire packets
• Maintain and update employee electronic personnel files with accuracy and confidentiality
• Supporting external audit preparation, including gathering requested documents and organizing records 
• Assisting in the update and formatting of policy documents, handbooks, and internal guidelines 
• Help manage exit interviews and offboarding documentation
• Provide general administrative support such as filing, data entry, and scheduling
• Attend team meetings and collaborate on cross-functional projects

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Adobe
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in learning about HR policies, compliance, and employee engagement
• Prior experience in an office or administrative setting is a plus but not required

What You’ll Gain

• Practical HR experience across recruitment, compliance and policy development
• Exposure to multiple HR disciplines and best practices
• Enhanced communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
• Opportunities to network and build professional relationships

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 10 Lbs. 
• Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 

Additional Requirements

• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that demonstrates evidence of high accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to anti-racist practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Actively support and encourage creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive administrative and service delivery environments.
• Adhere to best practices, ethical standards, and compliance with relevant laws and regulation