Health Promotion Intern

2 months ago

Salt Lake City, 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 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City (IRC-SLC) Health Programs promote

physical and psychological well being by facilitating access to healthcare services and providing

education and advocacy.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:

The Health Promotion Program focuses on preventive health education and increasing

refugeesâ health literacy and access to health care resources. The program provides a series of

health and wellness classes, bus orientations to health clinics. The Health Promotion intern(s) will provide direct support to the Health Promotion Specialist in conducting pre/post-assessments, teaching Navigating the Healthcare system classes, and organizing groups.

COMMITMENT: 10 â 20 hours per week for 3 months

⢠           First Cohort: August 19th â December 6th

⢠           Second Cohort: September 9th â December 20th

RESPONSIBILITIES:

⢠           Teach Navigating the Healthcare System classes to adult refugee clients

⢠           Conduct post-assessments with clients after they go through the health class series

⢠           Enter and track data in Salesforce cloud comuting system

⢠           Schedule health classes

⢠           Assist in other health promotion areas as assigned  

⢠           Participate in health program meetings

⢠           Assist the health team with at least one client health transport or client bus orientation per week.

⢠           Support the IRCâSLC office with other duties as assigned

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1.           Gain professional experience working in the public health sector.

2.           Gain skills in assessing the public health needs of different communities.

3.           Gain public speaking experience through teaching health classes to clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS: 

⢠           Background in health promotion, social work, or other related field

⢠           Experience working with diverse populations

⢠           Motivated, flexible, able to work independently

⢠           Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

⢠           Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

⢠           Valid driverâs license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to drive clients

⢠           Understanding of program planning and evaluation preferred

⢠           Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago

⢠           Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.

⢠           Background check is required

Intern will report to: Whitney Nguyen

NOTE: This is an UNPAID INTERNSHIP, mileage reimbursement is available for using a personal vehicle, but there is no hourly wage

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

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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