Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

Morrison Child and Family Services is a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma-informed care :

• Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing
• Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don't hurt ourselves or others
• Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams
• Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible
• Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it
• Social Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture
• Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves

Morrison Child and Family Services stands at the core of Behavioral Health, where program leaders are empowered to deliver exceptional, trauma-informed care with meaningful impact. We foster inclusive perspectives and champion continuous learning to better serve children and families. With 10 diverse programs across Oregon and Federal Way, Washington, we offer dynamic opportunities to build a career that makes a lasting difference in our communities.

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Human Resources Intern to be part of our team. This role provides valuable, hands-on experience across key HR functions in a collaborative and energetic setting. Responsibilities include supporting recruitment efforts, assisting with training initiatives, participating in New Employee Orientation, and helping with other HR-related tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess experience engaging with communities that have historically faced marginalization and limited access to resources, particularly in the areas of mental health and substance use recovery services.

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Internship Requirements :

Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. Submit your application, resume and cover letter online. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Morrison may choose to make a hiring decision before the end of the posting period. Open date : July 18, 2025 through Close date : August 31, 2025.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), unpaid interns are not considered employees if they meet certain criteria. The U.S. Department of Labor uses the "primary beneficiary test" to determine if an intern should be paid. This test examines the economic reality of the intern-employer relationship and considers seven factors :

If the analysis of these factors shows that the intern is the primary beneficiary of the relationship, they can be unpaid. Otherwise, they must be paid at least minimum wage and overtime.

Working Conditions :

Environment : Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.

Mental demands : Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.

Physical demands : Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.

All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standard-setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.

We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.