Health Promotion Intern (Unpaid)

SCOPE OF WORK: 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works one-on-one with clients to meet their unique health needs while increasing refugees’ health literacy as they adapt to life in the United States. The Health Promotion intern plays an important role in IRC’s mission. The intern will partner with Health staff to assist in providing health education workshops on topics related to healthcare navigation, healthcare needs, positive health behaviors, maternal and child health, immunizations, and more. The intern will work on enrollment documentation, as well as compiling curriculum of linguistically and culturally appropriate materials to facilitate health education workshops to IRC clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Collaborate with health staff to provide healthcare navigation and health education for IRC clients

·Coordinate outreach to clients and partner organizations about health education workshops, including reminder calls to clients

·Completing enrollment documents for clients starting in program

·Provide childcare during health workshops as needed

·Maintain client attendance and track client satisfaction surveys

·Assist with health curriculum development and creating linguistically and culturally relevant materials

·Facilitate and lead health education workshops in topics such as car seat safety, crib safety, etc..

LEARNING OUTCOMES: During the internship, students’ key learning outcomes include:

·Cultural competency, including understanding and respecting the diverse cultural background and health needs of refugees

·Communication skills that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for effective learning for individuals from different cultures

·Healthcare Access and Navigation in the U.S.

·Public Health principles

REQUIREMENTS:

·Pursuing degree in health sciences, public health, social work, or related major; and/or pursuing certification as Community Health Worker or equivalent. 

·Experience with Health Education and preventive health training 

·Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds. 

·Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

·Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information. 

·Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record. 

·Preference given to applicants able to make multi-semester commitment 

·Preference given to multilingual applicants, especially those fluent in Dari or Ukrainian.