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The Health Care Agency (HCA) is a large and
dynamic public agency, comprised of approximately 2,600
employees who are responsible for providing a wide range of
services to protect and promote the health of the Orange County
community.
Each year approximately 650 unpaid interns and volunteers are
screened and placed in assignments throughout the Agency.
Placements are highly individualized, based on a person's
interest, skill level and supervision requirements. Internship
and volunteer placements are available in specific areas of HCA
such as:
Public Health Services - Monitors the incidence of
disease and injury in the community and develops preventive
strategies to maintain and improve the health of the public.
Ensures food safety, water quality and protects the public's
health and safety from harmful conditions in the environment,
and from disease and nuisance hazards through the enforcement of
health and safety standards.
Behavioral Health Services - Provides a culturally
competent and client-centered system of behavioral health
services for all eligible county residents in need of mental
health care and/or treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse.
Medical and Institutional Health Services - Coordinates
emergency medical care, provides medical and behavioral health
care to adults and children in institutional settings, and
contracts essential medical services for patients for whom the
County is responsible.
Financial and Administrative Services - Promotes and provides
for the fiscal and operational integrity of the Agency through
sound management principles and practices, and provides support
services to Agency programs.
Before You Apply
Services within the Agency are primarily delivered 8:00 AM to
5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Clientele reflect the ethnic and
cultural composition of various communities in which services are
located. Bilingual Spanish, Vietnamese and Cambodian assistance is
highly desirable.
Depending on the assignment, you may need the following:
- Fingerprints and records check
- TB skin or chest X-ray testing
- Measles, mumps and rubella vaccination
- Tetanus-diphtheria booster
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- Complete and return the required application materials.
Although internships with the County of Orange are
unpaid positions, they do provide an excellent
experience in a professional setting for students and recent
graduates.
Application Procedures
Available opportunities are listed on the County of Orange
Volunteer Web site. Click
Volunteers or
Internships, and then click on the position description
to view the application procedures. Applicants may submit a
Letter of Interest and Resume if there are no posted positions
that match their academic and/or career goals or fields of
interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why volunteer/intern with County of Orange Health Care
Agency?
A: The County of Orange Health Care
Agency offers interns and volunteers an excellent opportunity
to:
- Build resumes and explore
career options
- Apply skills and knowledge to
the workplace
- Fulfill college/university
internship requirements
- Network with professionals who
are dedicated to making a positive difference in Orange
County
- Participate in an
experience-based learning partnership
Q: What is the typical time commitment required for County
of Orange Health Care agency placements?
A: Placements typically require a time
commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week for three to six months.
In some instances, a lengthier time commitment is expected.
Q: Does the County of Orange Health Care Agency offer paid
internships?
A: Internships are
unpaid; however, most students view the experience as
invaluable in respect to personal and professional growth.
Q: How does a student apply for a County of Orange Health
Care Agency internship?
A: Internships related to most academic
programs are offered through the County of Orange. Students are
encouraged to check the Position Descriptions listed on the
County of Orange
Volunteer & Internships Web site
(follow the application procedures included with each
description. Applicants may submit a Letter of Interest and
Resume if there are no posted positions that match their
academic and/or career goals or fields of interest.
For additional information
Orange County Health Care Agency
Volunteer Services
405 W. Fifth Street, Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 834-6620
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