Human Resources Internship
HCR Manor Care
Heartland Health Care of Kalamazoo
3625 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 375-4550 x 263
Web site: www.hcr-manorcare.com

Internship objective: Interns will gain hands-on experience in human resources in the areas of recruiting, retention, workers' compensation, safety, benefits and personnel administration, compensation, labor and employee relations, training and staff development. This is a challenging opportunity for any upper level student considering a career in Human Resources who wishes to work with an experienced Human Resources professional who is looking to make a difference in their career.

About the interning organization: People! Strength! Commitment! If you've always wanted support and respect for your abilities, welcome to an internship at HCR Manor Care, one of the nation's leading providers of rehabilitation and complex medical care.

Internship site mission: HCR Manor Care is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that residents, patients and clients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the preeminent care provider, committed to standards of performance which serve as the hallmark of the industry.

Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, summer I & summer II annually

Number of interns needed: 1-2 per semester

Start date: On or near the first day of each semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared major in Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication or Communication Studies. A declared minor in Communication may also be considered depending upon the courses the student has completed. A minor in Human Resources, Non-profit leadership, General Business, or Management is preferred. A strong interest in Human Resources as a career path is a necessity.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be able to utilize programs in the Microsoft Suite, be organized and handle confidential employee information with discretion.
Student interns will be required to pass both a background and criminal history check, including finger printing, and a TB test. Costs associated with these requirements will be paid for by HCR Manor Care.

Description of intern responsibilities:
Responsibilities include assisting with: recruiting, retention, workers' compensation, safety, benefits and personnel administration, compensation, labor and employee relations, training and staff development. Special projects and assignments supporting the mission of HCR Manor Care and the Human Resources Department may also be part of the internship. This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources.

Location:
Heartland Health Care of Kalamazoo
3625 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 375-4550 x 263

Intern sponsor:
Tabatha Barclay, Director
Human Resources

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credit hours.

Interested students should contact:
Tabatha Barclay, Director
Human Resources
Phone: (269) 375-4550 x 263
E-mail: 4204-hr@hcr-manorcare.com

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced including progress toward learning objectives
Final paper
The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of evaluation:
Student’s journal/log: 20%
Student’s work: 20 %
Paper: 20%
Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. It may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.


Student’s Signature


Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature