Health Services Administrator Intern – 12-Week Summer Internship

Remarkable People, Remarkable Team – Join Us at Damar!

Pay Rate: $12 per hour

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

About the Damar Internship Program

As a Health Services Administrator Intern, you’ll gain hands-on, real-world experience in the healthcare field. Over the course of a 12-week summer internship, you’ll work closely with a team of highly qualified professionals and gain valuable exposure to our unique client population.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to pursue a career in Health Services. You’ll learn how our facility operates, interact with a diverse and experienced team, and expand your network by collaborating with other exceptional interns and practicum students who share similar career goals. As a Health Services Administrator Intern, you’ll focus on understanding the overall operations of our health clinic and pharmacy. This is more than just an internship — it’s a chance for mentorship, leadership development, and coaching. You’ll contribute to the success of our clients while building meaningful relationships and skills that will support your future career.

Why Damar?

• Real-World Experience: Gain practical skills and work with a diverse, skilled team
• Mentorship & Growth: Access to leadership and guidance from experienced professionals
• Expand Your Network: Build connections with peers and professionals in the field

Join Damar’s internship program and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in Health Services!

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Assist with projects that will enhance the agency’s health service programs
• Attends and observes community meetings with the administrator
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Meets the agency's standards of timely completion of progress notes
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families, and the community

What you need to be considered:

• High school diploma
• Currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.