Health Team Intern

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville, United States International Rescue Committee Part time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worldâs worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

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:

â¢Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation

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

â¢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. 

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

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

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

â¢Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRCâs online Volunteer Dashboard.

Minimum Qualifications:

â¢Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community

â¢Ownership of a car and a valid driverâs license and car insurance

â¢Willingness to transport clients in their personal vehicle

â¢Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs

â¢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 IRC Charlottesvilleâs Healthy Futures AmeriCorps Member.

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.  


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way â our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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.

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