Health Program Intern (Fall 2024)
Richmond VA
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Richmond VA
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date:
SCOPE OF WORK: The Health Intern will work closely with the Health Liaison and Healthcare Navigator to assist with addressing clients’ healthcare needs as well as deliver health education material to families to help them gain self-sufficiency in navigating the healthcare system.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Attend intern orientation.
·Assist with client check-ins (over the phone or in person, as appropriate).
· - Help make appointments for clients and record schedule in the team agenda.
·Keep track of appts on the master spreadsheet.
·Provide transportation to appointments and attend appointments if needed.
·Help submit internal referrals to other IRC programs as needed.
·Communicate with community partners for the purpose of case coordination.
·Explore community resources and assist with client referrals.
·Help deliver the Health Orientation workshop to families after some training.
·Keep thorough and accurate case file documentation in the IRC electronic system.
·Assist with organizing digital files to keep track of appointments for clients.
·Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month.
Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:
- Be sensitive to the cultural and personality differences of the refugee clients.
- Respect their beliefs and values, which may differ from yours.
·Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community
·Ownership of a car, a valid driver’s license, and car insurance
·Willingness to transport clients in your personal vehicle
·Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.