The Cooperative · 1 month ago
Paid Internship – Health Educator
Pennsauken,NJ,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $24/hrThe Cooperative is a nonprofit organization focused on maternal and child health care, seeking a Paid Intern Health Educator. The intern will work closely with staff to develop health education programs, collaborate with community organizations, and engage in grassroots organizing efforts.
Child CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Contribute to The Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that align with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement
Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation
Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff
When applicable, will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings
Assists program staff with development of referral networks and relationships in the community
Consults with health care providers and other professionals to assess educational needs of both staff, clients and consumers, and develops educational tools to meet needs
Develops and distributes patient education materials to providers and community organizations related to the grants’ objectives and activities
Plans, develops and implements ongoing health education and related programs for providers and consumers, in collaboration with other Cooperative and FHI education staff
Participates in health professional and community meetings and associations throughout the state as appropriate
Collaborates with local health departments regarding prevention, education and outreach programs for clients
Assists with developing social media campaigns including Facebook and website content
Assists with collection, tracking, and follow-up of data to be collected for program evaluation and record keeping
Submits reports and data collection tools as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health or a related field
Ability to develop and implement curriculum and conduct training programs
Ability to work well with healthcare and other professionals and consumer populations
Ability to develop and manage social media campaigns
Strong oral, written, digital and interpersonal communication skills
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of both urban and rural community resources
Ability to develop good rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
Valid driver's license, car and current insurance policy
Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others
Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Preferred
Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
Company
The Cooperative
The Cooperative is the state-licensed Maternal and Child Health Consortium serving the seven county region of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties.
Founded in 1982
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Helen Hannigan
President & CEO
Jennie Sherlock-Loeb MSN, RNC-OB
Chief Clinical Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase