fy 2016 internship experience form: first round - april 24

The form must be submitted as an E-MAIL FILE ATTACHMENT (Word format) to Rance Carpenter at [email protected]

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Graduate Public Service Internship Program (GPSI)

FY 2016 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: First Round - April 24, 2015

Supervisor’s Name: Kyla Kruse

Agency: Energy Education Council

Bureau / Division: Communications

Agency Website: www.SafeElectricity.org & www.EnergyEdCouncil.org

GPSI Internship Title: Communications Specialist

GPSI Code: 901

AGENCY VEHICLE: The State of Illinois Auto Liability Self-Insurance Plan that covers state agencies

extends to cover GPSI interns as long as interns are driving the state vehicle as a part of state business for

the agency. Accordingly, will this internship require the intern to drive an agency motor pool vehicle to

fulfill their internship experience?

YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain real-

world experience in a national Not-For-Profit educational organization working with vital energy issues including electrical

safety, energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies and youth education. Goals and objectives include: experience with

integrated communications campaigns and programming, including creation of online, print and broadcast materials ( news

releases and articles, audio/video photography, production, etc.); experience with social media content creation, management

and administration, including Facebook, Twitter and other emerging platforms; experience with grant-funded special projects,

working with multiple stakeholders and objectives; research and development of consumer education materials; experience

with "customer" service ranging from the general consumer to stakeholder/funder; experience with measurement and tracking

of outreach measures; and marketing and brand management provide for a well-rounded multi-media

communications/PR/marketing experience.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The student will gain

knowledge of integrated communications and marketing campaigns, working with energy issues as they relate to the consumer

and energy industry; awareness of multi-faceted communication and outreach in a not-for-profit environment, how print, radio,

video and Internet communication can be coordinated to inform and create consumer knowledge in an information-overload

society; how values and mission-based organizations are sustained by voluntary funding; and the importance of providing

excellent service to maintain and grow funding; the challenges and benefits of working with volunteer committees, task forces

and boards as inputs to the educational work; the cross-functional nature of small team organizations that produce powerful

outputs.

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FY 2016 SKILLS: First Round - April 24, 2015

From the list below, please “click” the experience, knowledge, and/or skills that would be valuable for

this internship. Please click all that apply.

Accounting Advising/Counseling Archiving

Athletics Audio/Visual Auditing

Broadcasting Budgeting Case Management

Child Welfare City Management Computer Programming

Computer Use Curriculum Development Customer Service

Data Analysis Economic Analysis Editing

Finance/Revenue Fundraising Graphics

Historical Research Human Resources Labor Relations

Laboratory Research Law Enforcement Legal Research

Legal Writing Library Research Lobbying

Management Negotiation Skills Policy Analysis

Public Health Screening Public Relations Recycling/Waste Management

Supervision Survey Research Teaching

Training Development Website Development/Design

Other (please specify): The more the student knows how to do or expresses an interest in learning, the more

experience they will gain; A/V, broadcasting, graphic design, online media skills are also appreciated and would be

put to use.



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Supervisor’s Name: Raj Mohanty

Agency: Hanson Information Systems, Inc.

Bureau / Division:

Agency Website: www.hansoninfosys.com

GPSI Internship Title: Application Programmer - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 902





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Supporting local Internship opportunities.

Possibility of maturing the Internship to a full-time position.

Providing professional level experience for aspiring IT students.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Hands on experience.

Professional work environment exposure.

Complete project management experience.



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Other (please specify): Communication/Language skills, written and oral



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Supervisor’s Name: Mark Gauss

Agency: ILDCEO

Bureau / Division: Office of Business Development

Agency Website: http://www.illinois.gov/dceo/

GPSI Internship Title: Business Finance GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 903





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience:

1. To gain an understanding of public sector programs designed to assist businesses, including tax credits and loans/grants.

2. To gain an understanding of accountability and transparency requirements related to state assistance to private businesses.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives:

-Knowledge of public sector business assistance programs, especially the EDGE program.

-Understanding of underwriting techniques related to public sector assistance programs.

-Understanding of public sector loan products, such as term loans, revolving lines of credits, loss reserves, etc.

-Knowledge of corporate accountability and reporting requirements, especially the Corporate Accountability for Tax

Expenditure Act.



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Other (please specify):



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Supervisor’s Name: Ben Moore

Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Bureau / Division: Office of Energy Assistance

Agency Website: http://www.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Energy Assistance GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 904





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Through special projects, immerse the intern in the fiscal and

programmatic functions performed in a governmental energy assistance environment, familiarize the intern with the daily

operations of a state agency focused on economic development, and provide the intern the opportunity to obtain professional

work experience to help prepare them for a career in business or finance.


Learn how grant funds are allocated in a statewide governmental grant program.

Learn the outline of the budget/appropriations cycle from a State Agency perspective.

Learn the calculations involved in determining amounts granted to Local Area Agencies (LAAs) for Weatherization and

LIHEAP.

Learn electronic systems utilized by LIHEAP and Weatherization, and Illinois Comptroller.

Learn processes involved in making federal and state grants to LAAs.

Learn certain monitoring processes and oversight for LAAs such as determining cash release, grant compliance and capacity of

grantees.

Learn the process of closing grants, processing refunds, reconciling to federal and state fund sources.

Learn basic auditing functions required by the Department and the Auditor General.

Learn the audit requirements under which LAA grantees operate.

Learn fiscal activities required to respond to federal and state initiatives such as increases/decreases in funding by state and

federal funding sources.

Learn how to analyze energy usage and cost data.



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Supervisor’s Name: Jennifer L. Lokaitis

Agency: IL. Department of Corrections

Bureau / Division: Budget Services

Agency Website: www.idoc.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Budget Analyst Intern

GPSI Code: 906





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To understand the State of Illinois budget process, all the

way from analyzing institutional budgets to preparing the Budget documents that go to the Illinois General Assembly.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Spreadsheet analysis,

learning "big-picture" ideas and needs in relationship to the more detail needs of a State agency.



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Other (please specify): Excel knowledge is crucial to this intern position



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Supervisor’s Name: Jennifer Aholt

Agency: Illinois Department of Corrections

Bureau / Division: Illinois Correctional Industries

Agency Website: ici.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Project Performance Monitor Intern

GPSI Code: 907





YES NO


Objective 1: Create a system of support and communication

Goal 1.1: Create and update SharePoint sites where needed

Goal 1.2: Create and assist in communication creation for project documentation and team cohesiveness

Goal 1.3: Provide assistance in the acclimation of technology for project team members if a software or application is

unfamiliar

Objective 2: Gather project metrics and provide analysis

Goal 2.1: Create a system of tracking using the most efficient technological means

Goal 2.2: Gather appropriate metrics to demonstrate effectiveness of the project's goals

Goal 2.3: Analyze the metrics and provide clear explanation of the findings

Goal 2.4: Create a "data map" for each project's metrics so the same data can be gathered and analyzed at the appropriate future

intervals

Objective 3: Monitor project performance

Goal 3.1: Identify cause and effect for the metric's outcome

Goal 3.2: Assist in tracking the status and progress of the projects through the project lifecycle.


Basic to intermediate competency in SharePoint

Expanded use of technology

Global view of the Department of Correction's operations to a detailed view of the reentry programs, sustainability and

marketing within Illinois Correctional Industries

Real world application of statistics

Policy review and creation in a State Department setting

Project Management experience in all knowledge areas and project phases.



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Other (please specify): Written Analysis, publication writing



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Supervisor’s Name: Ron McKechan

Agency: Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services

Bureau / Division: Division of Finance

Agency Website: www.hfs.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: A133 Unit GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 908





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goals and objectives are to learn the responsibilities and

processes of the A133 Unit and how the Unit helps the agency meet its federal monitoring requirements with respect to the

A133 single audit process.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern should gain

an understanding of federal single audit requirements and monitoring processes required by state agencies providing federal

funding to subrecipients. The intern will also gain experience examining financial audit reports and performing preliminary

reviews of CPA's independent audit reports.



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Supervisor’s Name: Michelle Eades

Agency: Healthcare and Family Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Collections - Technical Recovery Section


GPSI Internship Title: Academic Assistant GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 909





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The GPSI Intern will assist with job duties within the Bureau

of Collections - Technical Recovery Section. The intern will be responsible for assisting with the Liens and Estates Asset

Discovery Programs. This will also require some fact finding and evaluation of cases. The intern will also be responsible for

verification of County Death and Probate lists, and duties involved with processing the death listings. Other duties that the

intern will assist with include running statistical reports as needed, assist with processing unit reports, running comparative

reports, and other duties as assigned. The interns will assist in the capturing the group of MAGI ACA clients with a category of

assistance code “94” and a MANG P code “G”. They will assist with securing this information for Executive staff to utilize by

means of reports with the objective of making lien and estate claims on this newly established benefit group of clients. To learn

the Technical Recovery Case Management System (TRCMS) computer system to be able to work with the new ACA

requirements for data in this system. This will require analysis of the assets of clients to be entered and tracked regarding life

insurance, trusts, property information, annuities, prepaid burial/funeral, pensions, retirements, and IRS's.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: They will learn to

research data on State computer systems, analyze data, and see the process of collection of funds. The intern will learn the

functions of operations between different State agencies.



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Supervisor’s Name: Shawn Cole


Bureau / Division: Long Term Care

Agency Website: http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs

GPSI Internship Title: Behavioral Health Programs GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 910





YES NO


Goals:

Understanding of federal Medicaid laws, rules and guidance; including directives issued by federal CMS

Exposure to the development of public policy in the area of behavioral health programs

Exposure to the administration of statewide behavioral health programs

Exposure to the Illinois legislative process as it relates to behavioral health law

Exposure to planning, designing, and monitoring Illinois government programs

Exposure to the IL State procurement process

Exposure to the State data systems used to monitor Medicaid eligibility, services, billing, etc.

Exposure to the managed care environment within the IL Medicaid system

Provision of technical assistance to behavioral health providers

Understanding of the multi-agency approach to performing program administration.

Performance of essential tasks, impacting adjudication of inpatient psychiatric/forensic hospital billings for children and youth.

Enhancement of the educational process by providing real-life exercises and opportunities for growth

Objectives:.

Research and analysis of complex consumer issues.

Front line communications with program stakeholders, including families, providers, and other state agencies.

Perform targeted research via the Internet and other sources, upon request.

Provide technical assistance to managed care entities

Assist with meeting preparation, issue tracking and summarization and other related follow-up activities.

Assist with the development of positon papers

Assist in the development of Procurement Business Case documents

Development of documents for use in decision making by BLTC management and Division of Medical Programs

administration.

Growth towards independent project completion.

Special projects as assigned.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Through this placement,

the intern will gain experience and expertise in the development of health care policy, Federal Medicaid Program; Illinois

Medicaid systems; health care standards related to behavioral healthcare, preparation of procurement documents, and



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appropriate business verbal and written communication through direct communication with stakeholders (e.g. hospitals,

community mental health centers, and other professional entities). In addition, this position will allow for exposure to the

Medicaid claims adjudication process; use of various software tools for creating and modifying documents; and preparation of

materials for decision making purposes that are tailored to executive level management.


















Other (please specify): internet research and analysis



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Supervisor’s Name: Edward Harvey


Bureau / Division: Medical Programs - Bureau of Program and Policy Coordination - Data Support

Agency Website: http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Data Warehouse Specialist - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 911





YES NO


To learn a variety of Agency software tools and be able to efficiently utilize them to solve real-world problems.

To become familiar working with a large-scale data warehouse environment.

To be able to write efficient system query language SQL to report answers to program management staff.

Develop the ability to examine and refine existing processes to ensure efficiency and produce intended results.

To be able to effectively problem solve by communicating with users in both the development and support phases of projects.

To be able to develop projects on a small scale with little direct supervision.

Be able to produce project results with a high-degree of responsibility and accuracy and be able to communicate those results

efficiently.




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Supervisor’s Name: Ryan Bolar


Bureau / Division: Medical Programs - Bureau of Program and Policy Coordination - Data Support


GPSI Internship Title: Data Warehouse Specialist - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 912





YES NO


To learn a variety of Agency software tools and be able to efficiently utilize them to solve real-world problems.

To become familiar working with a large-scale data warehouse environment.

To be able to write efficient system query language SQL to report answers to program management staff.

Develop the ability to examine and refine existing processes to ensure efficiency and produce intended results.

To be able to effectively problem solve by communicating with users in both the development and support phases of projects.

To be able to develop projects on a small scale with little direct supervision.

Be able to produce project results with a high-degree of responsibility and accuracy and be able to communicate those results

efficiently.


This position will gain experience at all levels working within the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Medical Data Warehouse. It is one of the largest repositories of healthcare information in the United States and shares its

underlying Teradata structure with data warehouses used by State governments in Michigan, Minnesota, Utah, California, and

New York as well as PNC bank, AT&T, Walmart, Sears, and K-Mart in the private sector. Selected applicants will gain a

broad variety of work experience within a unique environment that could translate favorably into a number of career paths.

This position will participate in training, both on the job and in the classroom, to learn a number of widely used software

packages and skills including: Microsoft Excel and Access, SQL development, SQL/ BI report creation, relational database

design, and project management skills. The selected applicant will develop the skills necessary to successfully organize,

participate, document, project development teams and support users.



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Supervisor’s Name: David Kuriniec


Bureau / Division: Office of the General Counsel


GPSI Internship Title: Legal Assistant GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 913





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Office of General Counsel is primarily seeking

assistance for litigation support. The agency is currently involved in several class action lawsuits brought by plaintiffs as

persons with various disabilities. The intern will be asked to review documents and prepare responses to discovery in the

lawsuits.

The intern will also be exposed to policy and program discussions both related to and unrelated to the pending lawsuits. The

intern may be called upon to edit documents and participate in discussions of the policies and programs.

The intern may also be called upon to review legislation, administrative rules, and/or agency procurements.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will learn

how the legal department in a large state agency operates and interacts with the other bureaus and offices within the agency.

The intern will be exposed to issues confronting the agency and asked to analyze and contribute to possible resolution of the

issues presented. The intern will learn the day to day basics of the state employment in an office setting. The intern will learn

not only the role of the legal department in the agency, but receive an overall view of the agency's various functions, as well as

the agency's role in state government and its interaction with other agencies, the general assembly, and constitutional executive

offices.



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Supervisor’s Name: Lauren Tomko

Agency: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Managed Care

Agency Website: http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/public involvement

GPSI Internship Title: Managed Care Operations Intern

GPSI Code: 914





YES NO


Under the guidance of the Managed Care Operations Manager, the intern selected for this position will develop the skills to

assist in overseeing Illinois' managed care programs and ensure the managed care organizations are producing and meeting the

needs of the clients, the needs of the providers, and the needs of the Department. The specific objectives include:

• Monitor existing managed care contracts, ensuring compliance of the requirements of managed care organizations

• Write policies and procedures to integrate guidelines and rules for the managed care organizations

• Review state and federal laws and ensure managed care organizations are complying with relevant laws

• Communicate with members and providers and MCOs, provide conflict resolution and track key issues

• Coordinate with other state agencies and inter-agency bureaus to provide training and assistance with managed care

issues

• Compile, review and analyze care coordination enrollment totals

• Participate in staff and departmental meetings

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: With the redesign of the

Illinois Medicaid system over the last several years comes the need for managed care organizations, providers and Medicaid

clients to work together and understand how this important change impacts each of them. This internship will provide the

opportunity to understand the day-to-day activities of operational management as well as provide the experience to create new

processes and strategies to strengthen contracts and operations. This intern will gain knowledge in Illinois' Medicaid managed

care programs, learn to educate Medicaid providers and clients about those programs, and gain understanding on what care

coordination is and how care coordination works. The intern will learn the logistics and components of managed care

operations, how to monitor managed care contracts, how state and federal laws play a key part in those operations, and how to

collaborate with many groups who partake in that care coordination process, including advocates, sister agencies, stakeholders

and providers.



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Supervisor’s Name: Ellen Amerson


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Managed Care

Agency Website: http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/medicalprograms

GPSI Internship Title: Managed Care/Quality Intern

GPSI Code: 915





YES NO


Assist in planning, developing, and implementing new programs and operational procedures. Specific objectives:

• Conducts and coordinates special projects

• Researches and develops topics

• Gathers and synthesizes information

• Writes, reviews, and revises program documentation and materials

• Assists in monitoring funds in State accounts to ensure timely payments to contractors – includes generating invoices

for submission to comptroller for vendor/contractor payment

• Participates in staff and departmental meetings

• Reviews and analyze reports and other program specific materials (VMCO, ICP, MMAI)

• Assists in contract monitoring and compliance

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Learn state Medicaid

laws and regulations, how state agencies operate, and how to work/communicate with partners including managed care

companies, federal government, stakeholders, advocates, etc.

BMC Interns gain experience in the administration of government programs and are exposed to planning, design,

implementation, and monitoring of Illinois Government, through the Division of Medical Programs. Interns learn invaluable

information and are treated as an equal member of the team. They have the opportunity to get involved in multiple programs

and projects, and learn about Medicaid laws and regulations. .



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Supervisor’s Name: Leesa Fletcher


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Technical Support


GPSI Internship Title: Management Operational Analyst II - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 916





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To learn what is required and to perform all work tasks

functioning as an Management Operations Analyst II (MOA), in the Bureau of Technical Support, in the Division of Medical

Programs for the Department of HealthCare and Family Services. Assist in researching discrepancies identified in recipient

eligibility medical reports through system analysis, contact with other staff from other agencies and coordination with HFS

staff. Assist in developing corrective action plans to resolve recipient medical eligibility related issues identified in reports.

Assist in developing corrective action plans to resolve recipient medical eligibility related issues identified by other agencies

and/or HFS staff including development of Project Initialization Requests (PIRs) and Problem Resolution Requests (PRRs)

recommended by policy changes and changes to system operated by other state agencies. Complete training on software tools

utilized in accessing the Medical Data Warehouse. Complete data requests using the Medical Data Warehouse and utilize

Microsoft Excel and Access in completing various assignments. Attend meetings as necessary.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: To learn how policy

decisions are made in a state agency. To learn how the Medical Management Information System (MMIS) is utilized in

processing various recipient medical eligibility, provider and service data for making claim payments. To develop an

understanding of how computer systems are utilized within the Department and to develop an understanding of how to analyze

possible system processing problems and provide solution for their modification/correction. Monitor reports to insure new

recipients medical issues are addressed in a timely manner. Develop a working knowledge of how the Medical Data

Warehouse can be utilized for data analysis and for providing test cases for verifying computer systems modifications for

accuracy. Learn how to develop Project Initialization Requests (PIRs) and Problem Resolution Requests (PRRs) for

communicating instructions on making computer system corrections/modification.



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Supervisor’s Name: Michael J. Murrill


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Technical Support


GPSI Internship Title: Management Operational Analyst II - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 917





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To learn what is required and to perform all work tasks

functioning as an Management Operations Analyst II (MOA), in the Bureau of Technical Support, in the Division of Medical

Programs for the Department of HealthCare and Family Services. Assist in researching discrepancies identified in recipient

eligibility medical reports through system analysis, contact with other staff from other agencies and coordination with HFS

staff. Assist in developing corrective action plans to resolve recipient medical eligibility related issues identified in reports.

Assist in developing corrective action plans to resolve recipient medical eligibility related issues identified by other agencies

and/or HFS staff including development of Project Initialization Requests (PIRs) and Problem Resolution Requests (PRRs)

recommended by policy changes and changes to system operated by other state agencies. Complete training on software tools

utilized in accessing the Medical Data Warehouse. Complete data requests using the Medical Data Warehouse and utilize

Microsoft Excel and Access in completing various assignments. Attend meetings as necessary.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: To learn how policy

decisions are made in a state agency. To learn how the Medical Management Information System (MMIS) is utilized in

processing various recipient medical eligibility, provider and service data for making claim payments. To develop an

understanding of how computer systems are utilized within the Department and to develop an understanding of how to analyze

possible system processing problems and provide solution for their modification/correction. Monitor reports to insure new

recipients medical issues are addressed in a timely manner. Develop a working knowledge of how the Medical Data

Warehouse can be utilized for data analysis and for providing test cases for verifying computer systems modifications for

accuracy. Learn how to develop Project Initialization Requests (PIRs) and Problem Resolution Requests (PRRs) for

communicating instructions on making computer system corrections/modification.



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Supervisor’s Name: Robin Holler


Bureau / Division: Hospital and Provider Services

Agency Website: www.HFS.ILLINOIS.GOV

GPSI Internship Title: Management Operations Analyst Intern

GPSI Code: 918





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To gain an understanding of the statutes and laws governing

the Provider Assessment programs in Illinois. To assist with maintenance of the accounts receivable system by reviewing

provider accounts and generating correspondence and adjustments as necessary. To assist in auditing provider tax reports. To

assist with provider inquiries and requests.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: To understand the

statutes and laws governing the Provider Assessment programs. To learn Microsoft Access, Word and Excel used in the

Provider Assessment area. To learn the Medical Data Warehouse for auditing provider cost reports and reviewing adjustments

posted to Medicaid vouchers.



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Supervisor’s Name: Mashelle Rose



Agency Website: www.HFS.ILLINOIS.gov


GPSI Code: 919





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To gain an understanding of the statues and laws governing

medical programs in Illinois. To assist with administration and management on streamlining processes for efficiency in the

various departments.


statues and laws governing medical programs in Illinois. To learn Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and Visio used in

administration. Learn the multiple databases used by management staff



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Supervisor’s Name: Aimee Isham



Agency Website: www.HFS.ILLINOIS.gov


GPSI Code: 920





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To gain an understanding of the statues and laws governing

medical programs including Medicaid in Illinois. To assist with administration and management of the hospital billing unit

including streamlining processes for efficiency with claims processing and customer service.


statues and laws governing medical programs in Illinois. To develop management and customer service skills within State

government. To learn Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and the multiple databases used by billing consultants.



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Supervisor’s Name: Linda Wheal


Bureau / Division: Division of Medical Programs, Bureau of Quality Management


GPSI Internship Title: Maternal Health Program Intern

GPSI Code: 921





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The intern will become familiar with Title XIX and Title

XXI of the Social Security Act operating within the Bureau of Quality Management, with a focus in Maternal

Health/Improving Birth Outcomes, Family Planning/Reproductive Health and Women's Health issues. The intern will provide

assistance with data analysis, program evaluation, and reporting to federal, state and other authorities. Throughout the

placement the intern will:

a) become familiar in the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) using Business Objects, BI Query and SQL, and other data

sources to evaluate program areas;

b) provide analysis support in response to federal, state and other programmatic reporting;

c) suggest ways to improve access to care and quality of care for HFS beneficiaries

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will become

familiar with the programs operating within BQM and the federal, state and grant-related requirements of each program. The

intern will learn about existing departmental policies and procedures related to maternal health/family planning/reproductive

health/women's health. The intern will learn:

a) ways that data are used to make programmatic and policy decisions;

b) to analyze the claims data within the EDW to identify trends in disease prevalence, use of preventive and screening services

(i.e., breast and cervical cancer screenings, service utilization) in order to improve quality of care and access to services for

HFS beneficiaries;

c) about federal and state initiatives to provide health care to low-income recipients, and the accountability and reporting

functions associated with these initiatives;

d) about the responsibility and challenges of working in a state agency;

e) about taking responsibility for projects, being responsive to the needs of programmatic initiatives and grant applications;

g) the expectations of being a member in a professional work environment

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Maternal Health intern will report to the Maternal Health Program Manager and will

potentially assist across all programs in BQM. The Maternal Health Program Manager has a background in public health,

specifically family planning, women's health, and preconception/interconception care; program design, implementation and

evaluation; and federal reporting. The intern should have an interest in learning about public health initiatives to improve

women's health and birth outcomes, program evaluation and reporting. Ideally, the intern will have good computer skills,

including proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite products. Additionally, the intern will assist with creating written



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reports, responding to web inquiries, conducting literature reviews, and the maintenance of operational spreadsheets for

program evaluation.

Description of position responsibilities:

a) understanding and use of EDW (training provided) which includes learning to use the BI Query, Business Objects and SQL

programming language to query the data for service use, pharmacy claims, and recipient eligibility;

b) learn and use other data resources such as PRAMS, BRFSS

c) assist in the monitoring of various grants and contracts by tracking compliance of contractors/grantees to ensure all

deliverables are complete and received on a timely basis;

d) conduct surveys to assist in the evaluation of programs/initiatives;

e) assist with special projects, reports and web inquiries as they relate to the Family Planning Action Plan and IHW program;

e) participate with the program development and implementation of maternal health initiatives, such as the improving birth

outcomes initiative, including preconception/interconception care.





















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Supervisor’s Name: Jennie Harling

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Medical Administrative Support


GPSI Internship Title: Medical Programs Process Coordinator Intern

GPSI Code: 922





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Maintain day to day operations of the division procurement

toolkit and master calendar. Analyze and document additional business process within the Division of Medical Programs.

Research and evaluate opportunities for process improvement. Utilize communication and analytical skills to collect and

document individual Bureau needs. Gain experience in the administration and operations of government programs.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Enhanced analytical

skills gained through learning about and evaluating government programs and processes. 2. Improved communication skills

that will prepare the intern for future professional work. 3. Extensive knowledge of the State Medicaid Programs.



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Supervisor’s Name: Wendie Medina/Sylvia Riperton-Lewis

Agency: HFS

Bureau / Division: BQM


GPSI Internship Title: Quality Management GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 923





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Performs a variety of practical work tasks designed to gain

knowledge and experience regarding programs and policies related to the Bureau of Quality Management and Healthcare and

Family Services' Medical Programs. Assists in reviewing, testing and analyzing documents, reports, and quality measures, such

as nationally recognized standards (HEDIS, NCQA, CHIPRA, and Adult Core) and state defined measures specific to Illinois'

programs. Prepares and runs data warehouse queries and review sampling and client provider information. To be involved with

the Integrated Care Program (ICP), Primary Care Case Management (PCCM) program, and various managed care entities

serving the Medicaid population (including special populations and waiver recipients).

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Basic working

knowledge of all managed care delivery models' quality measures to analyze quality of care outcomes. Independently generate

quality indicator baseline data on managed care programs from the enterprise data warehouse (EDW) via Bi-Query.

Independently test quality measures using the MMIS system and EDW. Independently create reports from various data and

query runs in excel and access formats.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The intern will be expected to develop an understanding of the HFS functions/ responsibilities

relating to the Medicaid Waivers. As the intern is able to demonstrate mastery of program-based functions, the intern will be

assigned projects and tasks, as needed. The intern will serve as a program assistant to BQM management and is responsible

for: researching and analyzing quality-related program issues; responding to data warehouse query requests for MCO and fee-

for-service review sampling; assisting with preparation for meetings, summarizing issues and preparing meeting summaries;

outlining follow-up activities; and developing a variety of documents necessary for management decision making. The intern

may be expected to participate in workgroups that include additional State Departments as a representative of HFS. The intern

will be encouraged to utilize individual strengths in the completion of tasks and when possible will be assigned projects based

upon interest and ability. Position requires functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word,

as well as familiarity with using web search engines, etc. to do research for specific topic areas; Bi-Query training for

electronic data warehouse queries will be provided by HFS.



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Supervisor’s Name: Edna Canas


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services


GPSI Internship Title: Staff Policy Assistant GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 924





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The intern will be responsible for ensuring the successful

implementation of Non-Institutional Provider Services (NIPS) policies and procedures as well as conducting data analysis to

determine whether or not the reforms are having the intended impact. The intern will communicate/coordinate with agency

staff, other State and federal staff and Medicaid providers to accomplish these goals.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will gain

practical work experience in policy and procedure writing, project management, communication and data analysis.



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Supervisor’s Name: Debra Kinsey/Sylvia Riperton-Lewis

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Human Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Quality Management


GPSI Internship Title: Waiver Quality Program Assistant - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 925





YES NO


PROGRAM OVERVIEW: A waiver is a program that provides services that allow individuals to remain in their own home or

live in a community setting. Illinois has nine Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. Each waiver is designed

for individuals with similar needs and offers a different set of services. In order for individuals to be eligible, they must meet

several requirements, including needing the institutional level of care specified for the particular waiver and being able to have

their service needs met cost-effectively (in comparison to the institutional costs). The nine HCBS Waivers are:

* Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities-Support Waiver

* Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities-Residential Waiver

* Children that are Technology Dependent/Medically Fragile

* Persons with Disabilities

* Persons with Brain Injuries (BI)

* Adults with Developmental Disabilities

* Persons who are Elderly

* Persons with HIV or AIDS

* Supportive Living Facilities

GOALS:

* Understanding of the multi-agency approach to performing program quality oversight

* Performance of essential tasks related to quality oversight of the multiple waiver programs

* Enhancement of the educational process by providing real-life exercises and opportunities for growth

* Exposure to the wide array of challenges presented by overseeing multiple waiver programs

* Exposure to research for decision making and policy development related to Illinois government programs

OBJECTIVES:

* Research and analysis of program issues

* Compiling and analysis of quality measure data from record and onsite reviews

* Performance of targeted research on the Internet and through other sources as necessary

* Assistance with meeting preparation, issue summarization and related follow-up activities

* Assistance with preparation of documents for use in decision making by Bureau management/Division of Medical Programs

administration


Through this placement, the intern will gain experience and expertise in: data and issue analysis; quality-related program

research, development, tracking, maintenance and improvement; intra/interagency coordination; and communication with



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external entities. In addition, this position will allow for exposure to multiple programs; use of various software tools for

creating and modifying spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other documents; and preparation of materials for decision

making purposes that are tailored to the intended audience(s) and level of information needed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The intern will be expected to develop an understanding of the HFS functions/ responsibilities

relating to the Medicaid Waivers. As the intern is able to demonstrate mastery of program-based functions, the intern will be

assigned projects and tasks, as needed. The intern will serve as a program assistant to BQM management and is responsible

for: researching and analyzing quality-related program issues; maintaining various quality-related tracking spreadsheets and

other reports; assisting with preparation for meetings and issue summarization; identifying and performing follow-up activities

as needed; and developing a variety of documents necessary for management decision making. The intern may be expected to

participate in workgroups that include additional State Departments as a representative of HFS. The intern will be encouraged

to utilize individual strengths in the completion of projects and tasks and when possible will be assigned projects based upon

interest and ability. Position requires functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word, as

well as familiarity with using web search engines, etc. to do research for specific topic areas.


















Other (please specify): Internet research



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Supervisor’s Name: Mary White

Agency: Department of Human Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Positive Youth Development

Agency Website: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?

GPSI Internship Title: Human Services

GPSI Code: 926





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal for this internship is to increase the knowledge and

skills associated with administering a federally-funded grant program called Personal Responsibility Education Program

(PREP), a teen pregnancy prevention program, in the Illinois Department of Human Service. The objectives are to: 1) to

increase knowledge and skills associated with the program and fiscal requirements the grant program, 2) to increase knowledge

and skills regarding the various monitoring activities associated with the oversight of the grant program, 3) to increase

knowledge and skills regarding the training, technical assistance and resources needed to support providers with administering

the grant at the local level, and 4) to increase knowledge and skills associated with internal and external communication

regarding the grant program.

The intern will be assisting the Program Coordinator with several aspects of the grant program:

- Reviewing, tracking and filing reports including budgets, program plans and quarterly reports.

- Generating correspondence to providers regarding late/missing reports.

- Maintaining a tracking system for the submission of PREP annual program plans, budgets and quarterly reports.

- Generating written feedback regarding approval and/or requested revisions and filing all correspondence and reports in the

Electronic Transformation Folder.

- Reviewing quarterly reports, comparing progress against the information submitted in the program plan.

- Maintaining documentation regarding each provider's actual performance v. projected based upon information found in their

program plans.

- Reviewing national and state teen pregnancy prevention resources (websites, publications, reports, etc.) for the purpose of

identifying and incorporating best practices into teen pregnancy prevention program policy and identifying best practices and

evidence-based programs that are appropriate for the grant program.

- Identifying training program content that would be benefit to the funded providers and best the best ways to share the

information (e.g. face-to-face, webinar, conference call, etc.).

- Developing information (e.g fact sheet) and resources to be posted on the IDHS website.

- Updating the PREP resource directory.

- Reviewing monitoring documentation (e.g. quality assurance reviews, observations) and determining the issues by provider

and across the grant program.

- Coordinating PREP meetings conducted face-to-face, webinars using power point presentations, etc.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will gain the

knowledge and experience with managing a federal grant program within the Department.



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Other (please specify): Excel, Word, PowerPoint.



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Supervisor’s Name: Karrie Rueter

Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Youth Intervention Services; Division of Family and Community Services

Agency Website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us

GPSI Internship Title: Youth Services Program Coordinator Intern

GPSI Code: 927





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: A GPSI intern working with the Bureau of Youth

Intervention Services will receive a broad range of government experiences. Goals include an understanding of how state

government is organized and services delivered. There will be a strong emphasis on developing a collaborative environment

with community programming to assist in strengthening the delivery of youth services statewide. Interns will become familiar

with agency procurement policies, the development and implementation of the Grant RFP process, and the review of

legislation relevant to bureau programming.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Same as above.



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Supervisor’s Name: Randy Heidorn

Agency: Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Bureau / Division: Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC)

Agency Website: http://dnr.state.il.us/INPC/index.htm

GPSI Internship Title: Ecological Database GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 928





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To obtain a qualified graduate student with the necessary

computer programming technical skills to develop (or work in coordination with IDNR computer programming staff in the

development of) web-based database tracking systems and/OR modify existing systems to meet the needs of the Illinois

Nature Preserves Commission's administration, stewardship and natural areas defense programs; incorporate GIS mapping

components into such databases; assist in webpage design and updates; or potentially work on development of a system to

archive and cross-reference informational reports provided by researchers. To provide technological expertise to professional

staff. Complete other defined projects as time and experience allows.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: - Hands on practical

experience in development/design/maintenance of databases likely including working with the following applications:

--- SQL Server

--- Access

--- .Net

--- GIS

- Hands on experience in requirements and work flow gathering

- Experience in workload prioritization

- Enhance the intern's knowledge of the operations and procedures of state agencies, specifically the Illinois Nature Preserves

Commission, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and CMS.

- Enhance the intern's experience in problem solving in real world professional work environment

- Enhance the intern's experience in practical cooperative work environment.

- There may be opportunities to attend professional and scientific meetings and training sessions to further knowledge and to

participate in biological surveys and ecological management activities/surveillance on natural areas.



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Other (please specify): Course work in biology, ecology, botany or public policy would aid in understanding

the needs of the INPC as the database user but are not necessary.



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Supervisor’s Name: Tara Kieninger

Agency: Illinois Dept of Natural Resources

Bureau / Division: Division of Natural Heritage

Agency Website: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/NaturalHeritage/Pages/Home.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Endangered Species GIS/Database Intern

GPSI Code: 929





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To obtain a qualified graduate student with the necessary

biological and technical skills to assist the Database Program within the Division of Natural Heritage, IDNR, in all aspects of

assessing, mapping, and managing spatial and tabular data pertaining to endangered and threatened species, natural areas, and

nature preserves. Additionally, the intern will assist other programs within the Division of Natural Heritage in duties which

may include field surveys, conservation site surveillance, data analysis, life history research, etc.


-Develop an appreciation of the Heritage Database Program and the effort required to maintain a comprehensive environmental

database.

-Enhance the intern's knowledge of the operations and procedures of the IDNR.

-Enhance the intern's knowledge of non-game wildlife and natural areas management programs.



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Supervisor’s Name: Jenny Skufca


Bureau / Division: Division of Natural Heritage

Agency Website: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/NaturalHeritage/Pages/Home.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Endangered Species Program GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 930





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goals and objectives of the internship experience include

enhancing the Department's ability to communicate about Illinois endangered species through research, mapping, managing

data, drafting take authorizations, developing species guidance information, as well as various other office and field

experiences within the Division of Natural Heritage.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The learning outcomes

for the intern should include enhanced proficiency at researching Illinois' rarest species, creating maps with interpretive

features to assist in education/communication, maintaining a database, becoming familiar with the geography of Illinois,

developing good working relationships with many other divisions throughout the Agency.



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Supervisor’s Name: Paul E. Vehlow


Bureau / Division: Office of Resource Conservation, operations Division, Federal Aid/Special Funds Unit

Agency Website: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Grant Administrator Intern

GPSI Code: 931





YES NO


To obtain a qualified graduate student with the necessary basic skill set (e.g. education, experience, and personality) to assist

the Federal Aid/Special Funds Unit staff, Office of Resource Conservation, IDNR, in all aspects of grant administration and

coordination.

• Develop in the intern an appreciation for the state and federal grant application process and the effort required to administer

various grant programs

• Enhance the intern’s knowledge of the operations and procedures of the IDNR

• Introduce the intern to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s federal assistance grant program


• Working knowledge of the requirements and processes involved in the state and federal grant application and administration

• Increased knowledge and understanding of the IDNR

• Increased knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s federal assistance grant programs



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Other (please specify): Field Work (e.g. data collection, compliance monitoring, etc.)



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Supervisor’s Name: Michael D. Mankowski

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Bureau / Division: Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management

Agency Website: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Oil and Gas Permitting and Enforcement GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 932





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Introduce the Intern to the Department's oil and gas

permitting and enforcement procedures. Work with the Department's oil and gas permitting and enforcement staff. Assist the

permitting staff with the review and issuance of oil and gas production and injection permits. Assist with ongoing review of

the Department's Underground Injection Control program to ensure that it is consistent with federal requirements. Assist the

Enforcement staff with the review oil and gas operator records to ensure that they are in compliance with statutes and

regulations. Assist with review and updating of Department forms. Assist permitting and enforcement staff with preparation

for administrative hearings. Join Department Well Inspector(s) during inspections to get a better understanding of oil field

operations. Assist Office Director with the drafting of position papers related to proposed legislation. Intern may also have

opportunity to work alongside Department's legal staff during administrative hearings.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Obtain an understanding

of the oil and gas production process. Obtain an understanding of the State's permitting process including the process used to

issue a permit to drill and operate oil and gas wells from the time an application is submitted through review and final issuance.

Participate in preparation activities for technical hearings conducted on some classes of permits. Obtain an understanding of

the State's oil and gas regulatory process including routine inspections, records review, spill response and cleanup, the issuance

of violations, and the administrative review process, including enforcement hearings. Learn how Department's oil and gas

records are kept and reviewed and how to search for information within those records. Gain an understanding of the legislative

process. Create tangible work products such as position papers, revised forms, research projects, and other documents that can

be added to the Interns portfolio. Network with other State employees, regulatory agencies and industry personnel.



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Supervisor’s Name: Cheri Hoots

Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health

Bureau / Division: Office of Health Promotion - Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Division

Agency Website: http://www.idph.state.il.us/

GPSI Internship Title: Chronic Disease and School Health GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 933





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Relate knowledge about the Illinois Chronic Disease and

School Health (CDASH) Program as it relates to the federal Center for Disease Control (CDC) Chronic Disease Prevention and

Health Promotion Division of Diabetes Translation, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Division of Nutrition,

Physical Activity and Obesity and Division of Population Health - School Health Branch.

Under the leadership of the Assistant Chronic Disease Division Chief, the program intern will:

1. Assist with the coordination of the CDASH Program state and local initiatives.

2. Assist with the coordination of grantee requirements, the Illinois Diabetes Commission, collaboration with CDASH partners

and training for the CDASH grantees.

3. Participate in CDC/grantee conference calls, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion collaborative meetings, and

daily assignments for the CDASH program.

4. Assist with evaluation of CDASH communication materials/websites/resources/program reports. Projects may include web

pages, training brochures, correspondence, researching legislative issues, grant applications/workplans, quarterly and annual

reports.

5. Work with community organizations to develop training for grantees on evidence-based approaches to prevent and control

heart disease, obesity and diabetes and promote school health.

6. Develop health communications campaigns to promote the CDASH program.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: By completion of the

internship, the GPSI assigned to the Illinois CDASH Program shall be able to:

1. Apply theories and principles of health promotion with specificity on heart disease, obesity and diabetes prevention and

control

1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, economic and political factors that affect health behaviors related to heart

disease, obesity and diabetes

1.2 Identify health promotion practices and theories consistent with current research and knowledge in the field of chronic

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1.3 Identify evidence-based strategies in the field of heart disease, obesity and diabetes prevention and control

2. Assess individual and community needs for health promotion/disease prevention programs

2.1 Identify, integrate and interpret appropriate sources of data regarding health needs and resources

2.2 Utilize information technology in health promotion

2.3 Determine priority areas of need for health promotion

3. Plan effective health promotion/disease prevention programs for individuals and communities

3.1 Involve key personnel and agencies in the planning of health promotion programs

3.2 Develop measurable goals and objectives in health promotion programming

3.3 Demonstrate a wide range of health promotion strategies for diverse populations

5. Evaluate the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention and control programs

5.1 Design or select appropriate program evaluation techniques

5.2 Employ valid and reliable tests, survey instruments and evaluation methods pertinent to health promotion programming

5.3 Analyze and interpret results of program evaluation

5.4 Suggest appropriate program improvements based on program evaluation results

7. Communicate chronic disease prevention and control issues and data to the public, media and policymakers

7.1 Demonstrate proficiency in communicating issues, concerns and resources through development of policy briefing

documents, web site information, and other reports.





















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Supervisor’s Name: Tiffanie Pressley


Bureau / Division: Office of Health Promotion/Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

Agency Website: www.idph.state.il.us

GPSI Internship Title: Chronic Disease Education Intern

GPSI Code: 934





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Division of t

Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, the intern will assist with the coordination of multiple chronic disease programs

including; asthma. Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Rape Prevention.

1. Assist with the coordination of the Asthma Program state and local initiatives.

2. Assist with the coordination of grantee requirements, the Illinois Asthma Partnership, collaboration with Asthma partners

and training for the Asthma grantees.

3. Participate in CDC/grantee conference calls, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion collaborative meetings, and

daily assignments for the Asthma Program.

4. Assist with evaluation of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund applications and Rape Prevention and Education applications.

5. Develop and finalize the webpage for Multiple Sclerosis and Asthma.

6. Assist staff with EGraMS submissions and revisions.


internship, the GPSI shall be able to:

1. Apply theories and principles of health promotion with specificity on asthma, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's Disease.

1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, economic and political factors that affect health behaviors related to asthma,

multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's Disease.

1.2 Identify health promotion practices and theories consistent with current research and knowledge in the field of chronic

disease prevention and control

1.3 Identify evidence-based strategies in the fields of asthma, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's Disease.








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5. Evaluate the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention and control programs





7. Communicate chronic disease prevention and control issues and data to the public, media and policymakers























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Supervisor’s Name: Donald Jones


Bureau / Division: Center for Rural Health

Agency Website: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: Grant, Scholarship and J-1 Waiver Monitor - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 935





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Center for Rural Health works with Illinois communities

and healthcare providers to: 1) increase access to health care, 2) improve the quality of the health care provided, and 3) address

health disparities for the State's residents. To help address these issues, the Center administers several workforce development

programs, including Nursing Education Scholarships and J-1 Visa Waivers. The intern will assist the program coordinator

with scholarship and waiver reviews, scholarship and waiver awarding processes, and monitoring the performance and

deliverables of scholarship and waiver recipients. In addition, the intern will assist in reviewing these programs to ascertain if

improvements can be made in the application and monitoring processes.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Improve both verbal and

written communication skills. Learn about the grant review and awarding processes. Become familiar with State and federal

regulations governing the Center's various programs. Have excellent knowledge and extensive experience with Microsoft

applications, including Word, Excel and Access.



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Supervisor’s Name: Sheila Maxwell-Pate


Bureau / Division: Health Policy

Agency Website:

GPSI Internship Title: Health policy GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 936





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Our goal is to have the intern gain experience in learning

about the Affordable Care Act, State Health Improvement Plan, Public Health's Five Year Strategic Plan, and all other health

initiatives which may come along during the internship.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will know

how State government works in setting health policies and have a good knowledge base on current health initiatives.



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Supervisor’s Name: Janet Nuss


Bureau / Division: Infectious Diseases


GPSI Internship Title: HIV Community Planning Intern

GPSI Code: 937





YES NO


1. Under the direction of the IDPH ILHPG Coordinator, assist the Illinois HIV Planning Group (ILHPG) with planning,

conduct, and evaluation of activities, such as focus groups, meetings, surveys and community forums, etc.

2. Assist the IDPH ILHPG Coordinator, as needed, with developing, updating and compiling member training materials and

the Orientation Manual for new ILHPG members.

3. Function as support staff on assigned ILHPG committees and assist the IDPH ILHPG Coordinator with the development and

update of spreadsheets, documents, meeting materials, etc., for the annual ILHPH strategic plan and annual HIV stakeholder

engagement plan.

4. Assist with the scheduling, planning, and conduct of the annual PCPG new member selection process.

5. Serve as a member of the planning committee for the annual HIV/STD Conference.

6. Using existing template, coordinate with the Illinois HIV Planning Group, key stakeholders, and IDPH support staff to

develop a quarterly newsletter.

7. Bring your experience as a youth (an often under-represented, hard to engage population) to HIV needs assessment planning

activities.


1. Gain knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the impact on at-risk populations and sub-populations in Illinois.

2. Gain knowledge about HIV public health prevention care strategies and interventions for at-risk populations.

3/ Gain knowledge about HIV prevention planning in Illinois that is led by the HIV Planning Group.

4. Gain knowledge about available Illinois HIV prevention and care resources, services, needs, and gaps in services.

5. Gain knowledge and experience in meeting planning, newsletter development, needs assessment development, and other

HIV prevention planning activities.

6. Gain knowledge in coordinating the activities of groups and committees with diverse membership.

7. Gain knowledge/experience in developing a state plan for engaging new and existing key stakeholders in HIV planning.



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Other (please specify): Organizational Skills



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Supervisor’s Name: Lori Zachary


Bureau / Division: Office of Women's Health and Family Services


GPSI Internship Title: IBCCP Policy and Procedure Intern

GPSI Code: 938





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Policy and Procedures Intern will develop and apply

real-world, practical skills relating to the programmatic implementation of a statewide grant program. The intern will

participate in the program management aspects of the grant: Quality assurance/quality improvement, evaluation, partnerships,

professional development and recruitment.

Under direction of the Program and Policy Supervisor, the intern will assist with planning, promoting and evaluating public

health education materials pertinent to Breast and Cervical Cancer screening. This person will work to maintain existing

Program materials. Other responsibilities will be to gather data pertinent to education efforts, ACA migration, and program

adaptation in relationship to ACA and draft news releases for Department approval.

Duties to be performed will include:

-Coordinate materials available to the contract agencies to help them promote the Program during National Breast Cancer

Awareness Month, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, National Minority Health Day and Public Health Week. This includes

preparing the Governor's Proclamation for Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Months.

-Assist in development of educational materials related to the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for the general

public and medical professionals.

-Under supervision of the Program and Policy Supervisor, coordinate revision of existing Program brochures and pamphlets.

-Utilize internet skills to research breast and cervical cancer related information available from nationally recognized resources.

-Coordinate outreach efforts to increase awareness of breast and cervical cancer screening opportunities. This will include

partnering with national organizations to identify women in hard to reach geographical areas to achieve caseload.

-Perform community outreach at local health fairs and serve as IBCCP representative on local cancer coalition.

-Manage IBCCP databases containing information on Health-line Referrals, Quality Assurance Nurse Coordinators' audit

schedules, and Medical Provider contact information.

-Under the Supervision of the Program and Policy Supervisor, develop agendas, coordinate Lead Agency meetings and/or

conference calls, send date announcements and complete minutes for distribution within the office.

-Assist with on-line training and monitoring for IBCCP Orientation. Assure competency requirements are met and

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-Assist with Data collection and preparing reports in relationship to ACA migration and program adaptations.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The Policy and

Procedures Intern will acquire experience in a fast-paced environment. The intern will gain an understanding of how a

Federally-funded program operates to serve women in Illinois. The intern will become familiar with the processes to ensure

services provided by contracted grantees are supported by grant agreements and contracts consistent with the requirements for

the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer grant as awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.





















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Supervisor’s Name: Matthew Swenny


Bureau / Division: Immunization


GPSI Internship Title: Immunization Registry Helpdesk and Technical Support Intern

GPSI Code: 939





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The overarching goal of this placement is to increase

immunization coverage levels among all patient populations statewide achieving Healthy People 202 targets. Objectives of

this goal include:

1) Establish an understanding of the following processes:

a) Use of I-CARE for maintaining electronic immunization records in the registry

b) Use of I-CARE for vaccine ordering and accountable as well as coverage level reports

c) Assist and or facilitate I-CARE enrollment process

Provide programmatic support to the Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange (I-CARE). Includes

providing technical assistance to end users, facilitating Help Desk support function to providers/users, conducting end-user

training on the I-CARE system, preparing ad hoc reports for providers or to analyze progress toward 2020 coverage levels.


1)Train users on a web-based registry system using a variety of methodologies to reach a mid-range level or user expertise.

This includes daily or weekly posting of new vaccinations, accessing canned report modules, printing reports, placing vaccine

orders with vaccine accountability.

2) Identify weaknesses and propose possible remedies to improve weaknesses in program delivery systems and analysis

processes.

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Supervisor’s Name: Lori Saathoff-Huber


Bureau / Division: Infectious Disease/Communicable Diseases Control Section


GPSI Internship Title: Infectious Disease Surveillance Intern

GPSI Code: 940





YES NO


1. Become knowledgeable of nationally reportable diseases and conditions, and other emerging infectious diseases.

2. Become knowledgeable of surveillance systems and tools used by the Illinois Department of Public Health to monitor

reportable diseases and conditions.

3. Develop fundamental skills and techniques needed to conduct comprehensive outbreak investigations.

4. Enhance and/or develop skills required to effectively communicate in public health systems.


1. Understand the reportable infectious diseases and conditions and why they are important to public health.

2. Understand the role of establishing case definitions for reportable infectious disease and their effect on disease surveillance.

3. Understand the role of infectious disease surveillance and control in public health.

4. Understand the technical components of disease surveillance.

5. Understand statutory authorities that govern disease surveillance and control.

6. Understand components and overall scheme of outbreak and cluster investigations.

7. Understand, develop and apply communication skills needed to communicate with public health partners and stakeholders.



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Other (please specify): proficient communication (oral and written) and organizational skills, keen attention to

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Supervisor’s Name: Ginger Mullin


Bureau / Division: Health Assessment and Screening


GPSI Internship Title: Newborn Hearing Screening

GPSI Code: 941





YES NO


Goals

1. Develop a practical knowledge regarding various public health programs related to newborn hearing screening (specifically

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention - EHDI) and the impact from the neonatal period through school age.

2. Learn and implement the concepts behind quality improvement and the daily implementation in systems work.

3. Assist in developing procedures to reach out to families of infants who have not passed a newborn hearing screening.

Family outreach will reduce loss to follow-up and the risk for medical and developmental emergencies.

Objectives

1. Participate in daily activities of the newborn hearing screening follow-up process.

2. Interact with, and learn the roles and responsibilities of all health care providers who are involved with the programs

including hospitals, primary care providers, subspecialty medical providers, local public health departments and parents.

3. Participate in staff activities related to the development of, and changes to programmatic policies and procedures.

4. Participate in health education and outreach activities.

5. Develop an understanding of the relationship of the Newborn Hearing Screening Program to other units within the state

health department.


Overall: Practical experience in an established key public health prevention program- newborn hearing screening.

1. The individual will be able to explain the statewide birthing hospital connection to public health and know the roles of

stakeholders in ensuring screening and follow-up for the infant population.

2. The individual will be able to implement the plan-do-study-act principals for testing change before system wide

implementation.

3. The individual will have practical data analysis and interoperability experience.

4. Experience high level interactions with medical professionals and specialists across the state including: the delivery and

interpretation of test results and recommendations for follow up services; development of excellent customer service skills;

knowledge of the importance of documentation of activities; and awareness of legal implications in a health care delivery

system.

5. Exposure to administrative issues with the entire Department and involvement across a broader section of program areas.



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Supervisor’s Name: Claudia Nash


Bureau / Division: Health Assessment and Screening


GPSI Internship Title: Newborn Screening/Genetics/SIDS

GPSI Code: 942





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Primary Goal

To gain practical knowledge regarding various public health programs related to newborn screening, genetics and SIDS.

Objectives

Participate in daily activities of the newborn screening follow-up process, clinical genetics service delivery and SIDS

programs.

Interact with, and learn the roles and responsibilities of all health care providers who are involved with the programs in the

Genetics Section, including hospitals, primary care providers, subspecialty medical providers and local public health

departments.

Participate in staff activities related to the development of, and changes to programmatic policies and procedures.

Participate in grant management activities related to genetics, newborn screening and SIDS, on a statewide basis.

Participate in health education activities.

Develop an understanding of the relationship of the above named programs to other units within the state health department.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Practical experience in

an established key public health prevention program- newborn screening.

Experience high level interactions with medical professionals and specialists across the state including: the delivery and

interpretation of test results and recommendations for follow up services; development of excellent customer service skills;

knowledge of the importance of documentation of activities; and awareness of legal implications in a health care delivery

system.

Experience in the development or expansion of public health programs including; review of legislation, formulation of policy

changes, implementation of new activities and evaluation of program impact, and grants management.

Experience in the development and delivery of educational efforts for health care professionals and the public; knowledge of

the importance and methods of developing partnerships with other public/private organizations.



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Experience in program monitoring including data collection, data analysis and evaluation activities.

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Supervisor’s Name: Scott McFarland


Bureau / Division: Office of Preparedness and Response

Agency Website: www.Serve.Illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Program Coordinator

GPSI Code: 943





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: A GPSI intern serving with the Serve Illinois Commission on

Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) will receive a broad range of government experiences. Goals include an

understanding of how state government is organized and services delivered. There will be a strong emphasis on developing a

collaborative environment with federal government programming to assist in strengthening the statewide network of volunteer

support organizations. The intern will gain an understanding of the AmeriCorps program and other National Service grant

programs. He/She will learn to provide effective technical assistance to programs involved in volunteer management and will

support and promote volunteerism throughout the state of Illinois.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The GPSI serving with

the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) within the Illinois Department of

Public Health (IDPH) will assist with a wide range of duties associated with promoting volunteerism and national service in

Illinois. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop promotional materials and mailings related to national days of service, including 9/11 Day of Service and

Remembrance, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and AmeriCorps Week. Coordinate mailings to individuals, elected

officials, and community-based organizations across the state. Develop programs and activities for participation by

Commissioners, elected officials, and other Department employees.

• Develop and distribute monthly communications to programs and assist in the development of the Commission’s

statewide newsletter, Serve Illinois, issued quarterly.

• Track and monitor financial and progress reports for Commission programs. Send letters to programs that are not in

compliance and follow-up with programs to ensure a plan is in place to ensure compliance.

• Coordinate with training contractors to present at conferences and assist in the planning and preparation of training

sessions and conferences.

• Develop materials and correspondence to improve awareness of and communication between national service

programs across the state. Track programs serving similar geographic areas and collaborative goals set by programs as

required by the Commission’s State Service Plan.

• Research and develop materials and reports related to volunteer centers and other volunteer infrastructure.

• Assist in staffing the Commission's Marketing and Resource Development Committees. Develop and distribute



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educational materials on volunteerism, national service, and other programs of the Commission. Take minutes and prepare the

agenda for Committee meetings, and prepare other reports and related correspondence.

• Develop materials and updates and keep records for the State’s volunteerism website, www.Serve.Illinois.gov.

• Perform other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.


















Other (please specify): Previous volunteerism experience



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Supervisor’s Name: Craig Steinheimer

Agency: IDPH

Bureau / Division: Environmental Health

Agency Website: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/recreation

GPSI Internship Title: Public Health Technical Analyst GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 944





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: During their internship at the Illinois Department of Public

Health, General Engineering Section, the chosen candidate will learn about the State of Illinois rule-making procedure,

particularly JCAR, along with gaining the understanding of Departmental Procedures for the creation and submission of Rules

and Legislation for approval. The candidate will be directly involved in the development of web based training for the

Swimming Facility Program and public health policies to be implemented on a state-wide basis. The candidate will work

independently as well as conduct teleconferences, webinars, and stake holder meetings as well as track, monitor, and analyze

state and federal legislation. They will be a participant in multifaceted response scenarios with state, county, and local agencies

to emerging public health issues and in outreach operations to convey Department policy to the public.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: During their internship

at the Illinois Department of Public Health, General Engineering Section, the chosen candidate will learn about the State of

Illinois rule-making procedure, particularly JCAR, along with the gaining understanding of Departmental Procedures for the

creation and submission of Rules and Legislation for approval. The candidate will track, monitor, and analyze state and federal

legislation. Coordinate member testimony, legislative visits, and stakeholder meetings as well as attend hearings and other

meetings as necessary. Contribute to the development of web based training for the Swimming Facility Program. They will be

a participant in this initiative and a key motive force toward making State government Internet accessible.



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Other (please specify): Technical Report Writing



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Supervisor’s Name: Gail DeVito

Agency: Department of Public Health

Bureau / Division: Office of Health Promotion/Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control


GPSI Internship Title: Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Intern

GPSI Code: 945





YES NO


Under the leadership of the Tobacco Prevention & Control Program Manager, the program intern will:

1. Assist with the coordination of the Illinois Tobacco Prevention and Control Program state and local initiatives.

2. Assist with the coordination of grantee requirements related to the Illinois Tobacco-Free Communities program, REALITY

Illinois tobacco prevention youth engagement program, and the Illinois Tobacco Quitline.

3. Participate in CDC/grantee conference calls, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion meetings and daily

assignments related to the tobacco prevention and control program.

4. Assist with evaluation of tobacco health communication materials/websites/resources/program reports. Projects may

include web pages, training brochures, correspondence, researching legislative issues, grant applications/workplans, quarterly

and annual reports.

5. Assist with the development of policy briefs on tobacco-related issues and on tobacco as a risk factor for other chronic

diseases.

6. Participate in data analysis projects related to tobacco and other chronic diseases for which tobacco is a risk factor . Data

analysis may include review and in-depth analysis of Adult and Youth Tobacco surveys, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance

Surveys, Youth Risk Behavior Surveys as well as understanding the various data sets maintained by the Department (i.e., Vital

Records, mortality, census, hospital discharge, APORs, PRAMS, etc.)


internship, the GPSI assigned to the tobacco prevention and control program shall be able to:

1. Apply theories and principles of health promotion with specificity on tobacco prevention and control.

1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, economic and political factors that affect health behaviors related to tobacco

use.

1.2 Identify health promotion practices and theories consistent with current research and knowledge in the field of tobacco

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5. Evaluate the effectiveness of tobacco prevention programs





7. Communicate chronic disease, tobacco prevention issues and data to the public, media and policymakers




















Other (please specify): Health Communication/ Marketing



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Supervisor’s Name: Nelson Agbodo

Agency: Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB)

Bureau / Division:

Agency Website: hfsrb.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Data Analyst Intern

GPSI Code: 946





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The intern will assist in:

- developing Access databases to store and analyze the Illinois health facilities and services surveys.

- validating and analyzing survey data

- research work: The role of statistics in public administration: the case of the CON program.” The intern will specifically

focused on the Long Term Care bed need estimate methodology from policy prospective.


- VBA programming

- Advanced usage of MS Office package (Word Excel, Access and PowerPoint mainly)

- Database building and administration

- Survey data validation

- Statistical analysis of survey data

- Website development and maintenance

- Research report



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Other (please specify): VBA programming in Excel and Access



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Supervisor’s Name: Matt Short

Agency: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Water/Division of Water Pollution Control

Agency Website: www.epa.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Aquatic Biology Intern

GPSI Code: 947





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Aquatic Biology intern will supplement IEPA field staff

in the collection and data management of the Agency’s various stream and inland lake monitoring programs. This intern will

be given hands-on environmental sampling and data management experience by working side-by-side with professional stream

and lake biologists from both the IEPA and IDNR. Our goal for the successful intern will be to qualify for one year of field

experience on a professional field biologist job application.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: After working with the

Central Monitoring Unit, the successful Aquatic Biology intern should have a working knowledge of biological and water

quality sampling procedures. The intern should also be able to identify aquatic macroinvertebrates to the family taxonomic

level. The intern will learn and refine software application and data management skills. Finally, the intern will learn how to

work in a professional environment and be a part of a team effort.



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Other (please specify): Aquatic Biology



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Supervisor’s Name: Jeri Long


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Water/Division of Public Water Supplies/Drinking Water Compliance

Agency Website: www.epa.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Compliance Assistance GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 948





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To assist drinking water compliance officers in determining

whether IL community water systems are in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Learn about Illinois EPA

activities and roles in protecting the environment. Obtain a working knowledge of environmental regulations and policies

related to the Safe Drinking Water Act and Water Supply Operator Certification program. Obtain working knowledge of

drinking water compliance and operator certification.



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Supervisor’s Name: Cathy Siders


Bureau / Division: BOW/DWPC

Agency Website: http://www.epa.illinois.gov/index

GPSI Internship Title: Environmental Protection Specialist GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 949





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Increased understanding of the main federal and state

rules/regulations and permit programs under which the Bureau of Water operates; the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and Title 35 of the Illinois

Administrative code.

Pursuant to Section 31(a) of the Environmental Protection Act, prepare and take appropriate actions on facilities in regards to

Violation Notices. Assists with the review, monitoring, and preparation of compliance and enforcement actions on Major and

Minor NPDES perittees as assigned. Generate and review ICIS standard reports and ECHO detailed facility reports to be used

for targeting/oversight in order to identify permits with significant noncompliances. Assist staff engaged in activities related to

the enforcement process.

Assist with verification/validation of the databases used for track permit activities and to monitor compliance. Assist with the

development of Standard Reports to be used to query these databases.

Requires ability to establish and maintain sound public contacts and good working relationships with agency officials and

outside organizational representatives.


-To become more proficient and experienced in the use of various software applications and databases (ex. Word, Excel,

Access, USEPA ICIS and ECHO, ATHENA and VN Tracking).

-Become more knowledgeable of environmental testing and monitoring standards set by the Clean Water Act, the National

Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and the

Illinois Pollution Control Board.

-Gain experience working in a professional and highly technical program with higher level specialists.

-Gain a thorough understanding of how the IEPA protects the State's Water Resources through an integrated system of

permitting, inspections and compliance assurance. Become familiar with the various programs and permits, current rules &

regulations, enforcement actions and the national standards under which the program functions.



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Supervisor’s Name: Ron Robeen


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Air/Field Operations Section

Agency Website: http://www.epa.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: Field Operations GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 950





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Assist the Bureau of Air Section Manager with tracking

inspections, complaints and incident tracking and response, learning environmental regulations, and becoming familiar with the

investigation of environmental issues.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Become familiar with

environmental regulations, obtain knowledge of IEPA regulatory applicability and enforcement, and learn how environmental

investigations are conducted.



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Supervisor’s Name: Jason Johnston


Bureau / Division: Division of Information Systems


GPSI Internship Title: Info Systems Developer Intern

GPSI Code: 951





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Division of Information Systems desires to add an intern

in the application development department. Ideally this role will be filled by an individual that brings a functional

understanding of multiple programming languages. The individual should have completed an undergraduate degree in

computer science or be nearing completion of such a program. The individual will bring a combination of practical experience

and classroom based application development. The individual will be capable of taking direction in the area of application

development and performing supervised and unsupervised work in the development of various stages of software applications.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will be

exposed to multiple programming languages and have an opportunity to write original code and/or use packaged programming

tools to develop directed solutions. The intern will participate in various stages of existing and new projects requiring

assessment and implementation of solutions to a variety of business process support requirements and will include the

combining of business analytics, design and delivery of solutions to meet those business process support requirements. The

intern will gain valuable exposure to the operations of state government from an IT perspective and will have the opportunity

to participate in the development of different application based solutions as part of a team approach to problem solving. The

Intern will also be exposed to and participate in the performance of other areas and types of support work that are required in

an application development division.



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Supervisor’s Name: Tom Weiss


Bureau / Division: Laboratories

Agency Website:

GPSI Internship Title: Laboratory Associate GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 952





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: to learn laboratory methods for determining the contaminant

load of environmental samples. Gain experience in an Environmental Analysis Laboratory focused on producing quality

(accurate and timely) data in a safe manner.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: to learn how to utilize

laboratory software, standard operating procedures, and laboratory analytical instruments for the production of laboratory data.



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Other (please specify): Analytical Chemistry



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Supervisor’s Name: Neelu Lowder


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Land


GPSI Internship Title: Project Manager GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 953





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal of the internship is to understand the role of the

State Sites Unit and Voluntary Site Remediation Program in remediating contaminated sites in Illinois. In addition to the

above, to also gain an understanding of the law and requirements associated with the Right to Know legislation and how sites

are evaluated for Environmental Justice areas. After understanding the regulations, be prepared to review a site and determine

the Right-to-Know status and determine if the site resides in an Environmental Justice area. Also, research the former

manufactured gas plant sites in Illinois and finalize a database to include pertinent information such as location, property owner

responsible party, etc.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The learning outcome

for the intern is to have a full understanding of cleanup goals for contaminated sites. To be able to recognize when further

steps are necessary to protect human health and the environment and identify necessary steps for compliance with the

environmental laws in Illinois.



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Other (please specify): Technical reviews



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Supervisor’s Name: Rick Cobb

Agency: Illinois EPA

Bureau / Division: BOW/PWS


GPSI Internship Title: Source Water Protection GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 954





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To assist in producing Source Water Assessments and

implementing the groundwater rule program, and assist the technical staff on standardized and specialized GIS projects and the

tracking and maintaining of databases related to regulatory activities. To become proficient in the use of Geographic

Information Systems (ESRI's ArcMap), the Safe Drinking Water Information Management System (SDWIS), and other

Agency data systems.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: To obtain an

understanding of the Environmental Protection Act, Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and other related regulatory policies and

programs. The candidate will become proficient at the use of ESRI's ArcMap and related products and State and Federal

databases. The candidate will obtain a working knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, and regulatory compliance

tools.



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Supervisor’s Name: Bill Buscher

Agency: Illinois EPA

Bureau / Division: BOW/PWS


GPSI Internship Title: Source Water Protection GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 955





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Groundwater Section is looking for a professional level

intern to assist in various program level activities. These include the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program, Safe

Drinking Water Act program and permit groundwater compliance programs.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Learn about Illinois EPA

activities and roles in protecting the environment. Obtain a working knowledge of environmental regulations and policies and

the Source Water Protection Program. Obtain working knowledge of source water protection management and regulatory

compliance tools used to protect source water resources.



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Supervisor’s Name: Greg Fletcher

Agency: Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Bureau / Division: OIT

Agency Website: Gac.illinois.Gov

GPSI Internship Title: Information Services Intern

GPSI Code: 956





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The intern will gain knowledge in many areas from web

development, SQL databases, Microsoft Active directory and general IT customer support.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Outlined in the goals and

objectives. All aspects of this internship will be hands on learning in all areas.



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Supervisor’s Name: Jane Clark

Agency: Illinois Office of the Auditor General

Bureau / Division: Financial and Compliance

Agency Website: www.auditor.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: State Audit Intern- Compliance

GPSI Code: 957





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: For the intern to better understand through first-hand

experience how Illinois agencies are audited. For the intern to work as a contributing member of an audit team.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: For the intern to have

gained enough experience as an Illinois OAG State Audit Intern to consider applying for a full-time Auditor I position upon

completion of the program.



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Supervisor’s Name: Jim Schlouch

Agency: Illinois Office of the Auditor General

Bureau / Division: Performance

Agency Website: www.auditor.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: State Audit Intern- Performance

GPSI Code: 958





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: For the intern to better understand through first-hand

experience how Illinois agencies are audited. For the intern to work as a contributing member of an audit team.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: For the intern to have

gained enough experience as an Illinois OAG State Audit Intern to consider applying for a full-time Auditor I position upon

completion of the program.



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Supervisor’s Name: Phronsie Spaulding


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Medicaid Integrity

Agency Website: www.state.il.us/agency/oig

GPSI Internship Title: Management Operations Analyst Trainee Intern

GPSI Code: 959





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To develop an understanding of the operations of the Office

of Inspector General's Long Term Care Asset Discovery Unit. To learn the OIG's internal CASE as it is related to the

eligibility requirements for long term care applications as well as case tracking.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Intern will develop an

understanding of the OIG's CASE for the Long Term Care Asset Discovery Initiative Unit. Intern will become familiar with

the different resources related to the asset requirements for long term care applications. Intern will realize the multiple tasks

(screening the application for adherence to referral criteria, identifying resources, applying resources, interpreting departmental

policy, researching the policy, submitting correspondences to local administrating offices, as well as the overall tracking of the

application in CASE) involved in the long term application process for those cases meeting certain referral criteria.

Intern will learn all aspects of the operations of the Long Term Care Asset Discovery Initiative Unit. Intern will utilize the

department's mainframe system, the OIG's Case Administration System, EXCEL, WORD and PowerPoint. The intern will

assist analysts with application reviews for the timely processing of long term care applications. The intern will be working

alongside the analyst assigned to the project and/or with the manager of the section.

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Supervisor’s Name: Anu Meka

Agency: IDPH

Bureau / Division: Office of Preparedness/Response

Agency Website: 422 South 5th

Street, Springfield, IL

GPSI Internship Title: Springfield Region Emergency Response Coordinator Intern

GPSI Code: 960





YES NO

Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To understand the public safety and preparedness initiatives

that IDPH offers as part of CDC PHEP grant to its grantees in this case Hospitals and LHDs


Communication skills

Office work and email check

Work along with coworkers- team playing, initiatives, work ethic



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