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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Health Promotion Intern (unpaid)

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization dedicated to helping individuals affected by conflict and disaster. The Health Promotion Intern will assist clients in navigating the U.S. health care system, providing support services, and facilitating health education sessions to empower newcomers in their health journey.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist IRC NJ clients with a variety of support services, such as Medicaid/New Jersey Family Care follow up, appointment accompaniment, transportation orientations, supported health referrals, and developing health resources for IRC NJ clients

Provide other direct services to health and wellness clients as needed

Assist the Health and Wellness team in organizing and running regular meetings for clients, such as walk-in hours, health education sessions, and other group activities

Assist clients with Medicaid/New Jersey Family Care follow-up, including application and documentation submission, advocating for and with clients on NJFC hotline, and updating client information with NJFC

Facilitate health and wellness transportation orientations to empower clients to use public transit or other transportation options to attend medical appointments

Accompany clients to appointments to facilitate check-in, presumptive eligibility Medicaid coverage, and confirm interpretation services

Under the supervision of the Health and Wellness Supervisor, assess and monitor client needs and make appropriate community referrals

Qualification

Public healthSocial workDiverse populations experienceOutreach skillsAdvocacy skills

Required

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in public health, social work, or related field

Available at least 15 hours/week, minimum of 7.5 hours in-person

Experience working with diverse populations, ideally in the context of health and wellness

Benefits

10 sick days

10 US holidays

20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure

Medical insurance starting at $143 per month

Dental starting at $6.50 per month

Vision starting at $5 per month

FSA for healthcare and commuter costs

A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.