Description
The Health and Wellness team at IRC works to connect recently displaced refugees and immigrants to essential medical care and health education resources, helping them navigate the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system.
As a Health and Wellness Team Intern, you will work closely with our Health Program Coordinator, refugee clients, and local healthcare providers to address the healthcare and preventative health needs of our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the Health program Coordinator in coordinating newly arrived refugee clients in their initial health screening appointments at the Department of Public Health.
- Assist the team in maintaining a dynamic tracking system for ongoing medical and high-priority health appointments, ensuring seamless coordination for our clients.
- Conduct follow-up calls with clients who have recently visited medical providers to gather valuable information about their upcoming appointments, follow-up care, and assess their experiences visiting the healthcare offices.
- Coordinate and advocate for refugee clients' healthcare needs.
- Engage in data entry, analysis, and administrative tasks related to health services.
Qualifications:
- Current undergrad, graduate student, or recently graduated student with a focus in Public Health or a related field.
- Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.
- Flexible, resourceful, and collaborative when working independently and in a team setting.
- Be fully vaccinated in accordance with CDC standards.
Requirements:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Must pass a background check.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.