Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Refugee Health Program Intern to support the Refugee Health Program (RHP) in New York City.
The intern will work closely with the Healthcare Benefit Navigators and Refugee Health Program Caseworkers to support screening and enrollment activities for the RHP. The intern will also assist caseworkers with services for clients, such as connecting clients to resources within mental health systems, physical healthcare, and benefit services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting screening and enrollment activities for the Refugee Health Program (RHP)
- Assisting caseworkers with services for clients, such as connecting clients to resources within mental health systems, physical healthcare, and benefit services
- Developing relevant educational materials to support client access, knowledge and navigation of public benefits systems
- Delivering workshops to clients as needed
- Collaborating with other Health & Wellness Team interns on the development/updating of a Community Resources Guide
- Supporting the Health Education & Promotion Coordinator in the creation, testing and implementation of assessment tools focused on knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on health
- Maintaining thorough and accurate case file documentation in Program folders and related excel spreadsheets
- Keeping all digital files up to date and creating new digital client files as needed
- Adhering to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy
- Displaying sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients and respecting their beliefs and values
- Providing translation and interpretation when necessary
The internship aims to provide the opportunity to gain experience with the U.S refugee resettlement process and services available to clients specifically in/around New York City. The intern will develop skills in creation and delivery of workshops addressing client public benefits navigation, healthcare access and health literacy, and gain experience in identifying clients' needs to appropriately coordinate medical care (including dental) and connect them to necessary supportive services within the community.
The IRC offers a 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.