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Journal Entry (1)

During my internship, I would like to learn and understand the different administrative
functions of (C!") Delaware County ffice of !ervices for the "ging# C!" is the
Department of the County $overnment, responsi%le for planning, coordinating and administering
programs and services for the seniors in Delaware County# I will %e interning in the &lanning and
&rocurement unit#
'hile interning, I want to get an idea of how the %udget is created and distri%uted to certain
departments# I want to understand what amount of the %udget goes into salaries and %enefits#
Certain programs %ring more revenue into the agency# I also want to gain further knowledge of
the four years agency plan and grasp as much knowledge as possi%le from my site supervisor#
I e(pect to finish my internship, and o%tain knowledge and skills that will allow me to
%ecome a successful )nit Director# ne of my goals within my agency is to %ecome a )nit
Director# I have great leadership skills, and a %eneficial vision for the agency# Currently no
advancement positions are availa%le# *owever, I %elieve within three to five years some staff will
retire and positions will %e availa%le#
"s a human service administrator, I will need to improve some of my communication
techni+ues# I will need to speak more slowly and clearly# "t times, I get so e(cited and %egin to
speak real fast# ,his can also lead to me losing my train of thought# During my internship, I will
practice my improvement techni+ues when speaking at different events and meetings# "nother
task of my internship will %e to organi-e the winners circle during the senior games luncheon# I
look forward to this task, %ecause I am very enthusiastic and en.oy sociali-ing with people#
,he !enior $ames luncheon is an event that honors all seniors that participated in various
athletic events in Delaware County# ,he events will take place during the last two weeks of June#
,he luncheon will %e in the %eginning of July# !enior $ames is a wonderful event that
acknowledges active seniors and promotes a healthier lifestyle#

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