Health Access 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 Health Access Program facilitates access to health care for newly resettled refugees while supporting client acute and long-term health needs.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:

With oversight from the Health Access Program Coordinator, the Health Access Intern will provide direct support to the program. They will assist with responding to client health needs, care coordination efforts as well as the development of the Health Access Program by creating partnerships with service provides within the local community.

COMMITMENT:

15 hours minimum for 3 months

-             First Cohort: August 19th â December 6th

-             Second Cohort: September 9th â December 20th

RESPONSIBILITIES:

⢠           Schedule and coordinate medical and health appointments for clients

⢠           Assist clients in ensuring medical bills have been billed to Medicaid

⢠           Teach clients how to use Google Maps so that they are able to access clinics and pharmacies via public transportation

⢠           Assist with conducting Health Intakes with new arrivals

⢠           Provide transportation to/from medical appointments for clients

⢠           Assist Clients with medication re-fills as needed and LTBI medication pick ups

⢠           Support the development of partnerships with local medical transport companies and clinics

⢠           Support overall functioning of Health Program, projects and initiatives

⢠           Assist with one client mass transit orientation each week that teaches clients how to access their medical clinic.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1.           The intern will gain professional experience in medical case management and care coordination efforts.

2.           The intern will deepen understanding of the refugee resettlement process, refugee health topics, the social determinants of health and the public health significance.

3.           The intern will gain experience with navigating the U.S. Health Care System and the Medicaid Health Insurance System.

4.           The intern will gain direct experience with working with people from different background than their own and will develop advocacy skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

⢠           Familiarity with the U.S Health Care system and Medicaid preferred.

⢠           Ability to be flexible and adaptable with strong problem-solving skills

⢠           Educational background in public health, health promotion or social work.

⢠           Clean driving record and access to an insured personal vehicle OR familiarity and comfortable with local public transportation system.

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

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

⢠           Background check is required.

NOTE: This is an UNPAID INTERNSHIP

Intern will report to: Innie Twishime

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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