Health Team Intern

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Health Team Intern will work closely with the IRC Health Team to assist clients with their healthcare needs. This may include transportation assistance, care coordination, and advocacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation

•Provide transportation for clients and their families to medical, dental, and vision appointments.

•Develop and implement a transit orientation to familiarize clients with the available modes of public transportation they can use to attend medical, dental, and vision appointments. 

•Assist Health Team with administrative tasks (phone calls, filing, collecting signed paperwork, making medical appointments, etc.)

•Assist clients on an as-needed basis (prescription assistance, medical bill assistance, etc.)

•Be sensitive to the cultural and personality differences of the refugee clients.  Respect their beliefs and values, which may differ from yours. 

•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Must be a current undergrad or graduate student or a recent grad

•Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community

•Ownership of a car and a valid driver’s license and car insurance

•Willingness to transport clients in their personal vehicle

•Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs

•Familiarity with the Charlottesville public transportation system or a willingness to familiarize oneself with the Charlottesville public transportation system

This position is unpaid and reports to the Senior Health Liaison.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.