Health Education & Promotion Intern (unpaid)
Support refugee health program activities and connect clients to healthcare resources.
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Overview
Support refugee health program activities and connect clients to healthcare resources.
You have:
- Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.
- Undergraduate level studies in public health, social sciences or a related field.
- Languages desired but not required: Haitian Creole, Arabic, French and Russian.
- Strong desire to help refugees and other migrant communities rebuild their lives in New York.
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail.
- Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.
- Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you helped someone navigate a complex system. | The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving and communication skills in challenging situations. | Provide a specific example and focus on your role in helping the individual. |
| How do you handle working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds? | The interviewer is interested in your cultural sensitivity and adaptability in your communication style. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working with refugees and migrant communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of when you had to learn a new skill or concept quickly? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a challenge you've faced while working in a team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage clients in health education workshops? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure confidentiality while working with sensitive client information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 11 months ago
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Updated 9 months ago
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Source:
rescue.org
