Health Education & Promotion Intern (Unpaid)

Responsibilities

• Support screening and enrollment activities for Refugee Health Program (RHP)
• Aid caseworkers with services for clients, including connecting them to mental health systems, physical healthcare, and benefit services
• Collaborate with the Health Education & Promotion Coordinator and others to develop and deliver educational materials and workshops on public benefits systems
• Work with other Health & Wellness Team interns to update a Community Resources Guide through desk reviews and outreach
• Support the Health Education & Promotion Coordinator in creating, testing, and implementing assessment tools focused on health knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs
• Keep thorough and accurate case file documentation in Program folders and related excel spreadsheets
• Ensure all digital files are up to date and create new digital client files as needed
• Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy
• Show sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients and respect their beliefs and values
• Provide translation and interpretation when necessary

Requirements

• Must be based in the US and enrolled in or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within the last 2 years
• Undergraduate level studies in public health, social sciences, or a related field preferred
• Desired but not required: proficiency in Haitian Creole, Arabic, French, or Russian
• Strong desire to help refugees and other migrant communities rebuild their lives in New York
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and have high attention to detail
• Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Patient, understanding, flexible, and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
• Willingness to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies

Learning Objectives

• Gain experience with the U.S. refugee resettlement process and services available to clients specifically in/around New York City
• Develop skills in creating and delivering workshops addressing client public benefits navigation, healthcare access, and health literacy
• Identify clients' needs to appropriately coordinate medical care (including dental) and connect them to necessary supportive services within the community

Professional Standards

• Adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct
• Operate and enforce policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation
• Create an environment where people feel safe and promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits in the US, including:

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 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 plan with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program for counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.