Child Development Internship Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Location : Various, MI
Job Type: Internship - Non Paid
Job Number: 4301-26-CIU-INTERN
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job Description
Centralized Intake (CI) is an essential unit that is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and functions as a processing center for reports of suspected abuse and neglect for both children and adults for the entire state of Michigan covering all 83 counties. The physical location for our Centralized Intake Units are in Wayne County and Kent County. These internship opportunities will be in one of the two locations and will be in person.
Intern responsibilities for the MDHHS Centralized Intake Unit will include, but are not limited to assisting with the management and distribution of online complaints, law enforcement notifications, and other administrative support tasks. Additional duties may include data entry, monitoring shared inboxes and work queues, maintaining organized records, and assisting staff with daily administrative functions.
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Required Education and Experience
At the time of internship, you must be enrolled at an accredited university pursuing an associates/bachelors/masters degree in any major.
Additional Requirements and Information
The information below is required. Please read thoroughly.

• Attach a cover letter that includes the responses to the following questions:
  1. What qualities or attributes will you bring to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services?
  2. What are your career interests, goals, and plans? Be specific.
  3. What do you expect to gain from this internship experience?
• Attach a resume, list of three references, and a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts.
• You will be subject to an MDHHS background check and, if selected to move forward in the process, will be required to provide a copy of your driver license and social security card.
• If an Affiliation Agreement is required by your university, you must ensure there is one in place or that your university initiates the process prior to starting your internship. Affiliation Agreements are legal documents that can take 3 months or longer to complete.

Failure to attach any of the above may result in your application being screened out.
With questions or for more information about the State of Michigan Health and Human Services Internship Placement Program, please contact:
Kearstyn Meyers
Office of Human Resources
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Email: meyersk3@michigan.gov
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.
01
When are you available to start your internship?

• Fall 2026 semester
• Spring 2026 semester
• Summer 2026 semester
• Anytime

02
Are you currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program pursuing one of the following?: A bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major,ORA bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the areas of study listed above?

• Yes
• No

03
Current Academic Institution:
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Major/Minor Field:
05
Expected Graduation Date:
06
Will you have a Child Welfare Certificate upon graduation?

• Yes
• No

07
Faculty Advisor Name:
08
Faculty Advisor Contact Information (Email & Phone):
09
Has your field coordinator reviewed your application?

• Yes
• No

10
We are looking for interns that can commit to 15-20 hours per week. How many hours can you work per week?
11
How many hours does your academic institution require? Please note, you must be pursuing a qualifying degree and obtaining academic credit for your internship in order to be considered. Failure to include this information could result in your application being screened out.
12
I authorize and understand that a background and reference check will be conducted and am willing to send a copy of my driver license and social security card if selected.

• Yes
• No

13
Please enter your driver's license or identification number. If you currently possess a driver's license from a state other than Michigan, you will need to attach a 2 year driving record from that state in order to move forward with this process.
14
Have you ever been convicted of misdemeanor?

• Yes
• No

15
If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.
16
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

17
If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.
18
As a State of Michigan Intern, I agree to follow all departmental and state policies. This is my acknowledgment.

• Yes
• No

19
I understand that I need to be receiving academic credit through my college/university and that it is my responsibility to coordinate the process. This is my acknowledgement.

• Yes
• No

20
I understand this is a non-paid internship.

• Yes
• No

21
*** Do you have the ability to work from home, including home internet service? OR Are you willing to purchase home internet service if hired?

• Yes
• No

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4308-Are you in or have you participated in a Michigan Title IV-E Fellowship program?

• Yes
• No

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4308-If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please select the university.

• Michigan State University
• University of Michigan
• Wayne State University
• Western Michigan University
• Central Michigan University (BSW)
• Eastern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Ferris State University

Required Question