NYC Department of Social Services (DSS): Human Capital Management– JOB ID #138 (Remote)

Internship Description:

Department: Human Capital Management

Division: Office of Disciplinary Affairs

Supervisor: Dinorah Nunez-White, Esq., Executive Director

Related Fields: Social Services, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Data Analysis 

Telephone: 917-639-0414

Email: nunez-whited@dss.nyc.gov

Description of Tasks: 

The Office of Disciplinary Affairs (ODA) is one of three units responsible for disciplinary process. In the disciplinary process, ODA acts as principal consultant to DSS-HRA-DHS in matters concerning disciplinary issues related to employee misconduct and incompetence. ODA is responsible for, among other things: (1) reviewing requests for charges to determine whether the supporting documentation provided is sufficient to draft charges against an employee; (2) drafting charges against DSS-HRA-DHS employees; (3) holding Step I Hearings also known as Informal Conferences and making penalty recommendations based on the laws of evidence, case documentation, and the employee’s testimony; (4) Implementing penalties against employees; and  (5) reviewing and making determinations on requests for termination and/or demotion of probationary/provisional employees.

ODA is looking for an intern to review requests for discipline and draft memorandums recommending acceptance or rejection of a case for review by the Executive Director.  The intern will also be assigned cases to draft charges.  In order to conduct this work, the intern will need to have the following job requirements:

  • Ability to think independently, demonstrate resourcefulness, and problem 

  • Strong proficiency with computer programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Dashboards, Project Management)

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

  • Strong analytical skills and reasoning

Internship Details:

Number of Interns Requested: 1

Proposed Hours/Week: 10-20 hours/week

Desired Start Date - End Date: 1/15/2021 – 5/15/2021 (flexible)

Work Location: Remote

Please direct all inquiries and communication to:
DSS Internship Office

DSSInternship@dss.nyc.gov

(917) 981-7163

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