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International Rescue Committee · 1 day ago

Children's Health Intern (Unpaid)

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. The Children's Health Promotion Intern will assist the Children's Legal Services program in New Jersey with various activities, including Medicaid application follow-ups and health resource development for clients.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Under the supervision of the CLS team, assess and monitor client needs and make appropriate community referrals

Qualification

Public healthSocial workFluency in SpanishDiverse populationsRefugee populations

Required

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

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

Fluency in Spanish is required

Preferred

Lived or working experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable

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

An 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.