Bank of America Women's Health Intern

Job Description

Job Overview: IRC SLC health team strives to ensure that our clients are physically and mentally healthy and able to access healthcare independently. The health program consists of several focus areas: health promotion, health access, women’s health, mental health, community health and outreach, maternal and child health, transportation and gender equity. The Women’s Health Promotion intern will be supporting our Women’s Health Promotion Project that focuses on women’s health, including sexual and reproductive health. We are working with our clients, community, and broader organizations to create client-centered solutions to build women’s health programing. This internship position would be supporting the facilitation of needs assessments, data collection, community outreach and partnership, and material development.

Major Responsibilities:

- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Develop and Create a Women’s Health Resource Guide local to the Salt Lake City Area - Conduct Community Needs Assessment Surveys with Refugee Clients - Conduct Research on Women’s Health/Sexual & Reproductive Health Promotion Curriculums - Assist in the coordination and facilitation of women’s health promotion workshops - Assist Clients in scheduling Women’s Health Related Medical/Health Appointments - Provide Public Transit Orientations and/or Provide Direct Transportation to/from client appointments and workshops. - Attend and Contribute to Programmatic and Team Meetings - Other Duties as assigned (office support, front desk, etc.)

Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma

Work Experience:

Relevant professional or volunteer experience in human services field required – social work, health care, or non profit experience preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

- Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives. - Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships. - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. - Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. - Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.

Working Environment:

- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. - Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required; up to 10%. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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