Health Program Intern (Summer 2024)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Attend intern orientation.

· Assist with client check-ins (over the phone or in person, as appropriate).

· - Help make appointments for clients and record schedule in the team agenda.

· Keep track of appts on the master spreadsheet.

· Provide transportation to appointments and attend appointments if needed.

· Help submit internal referrals to other IRC programs as needed.

· Communicate with community partners for the purpose of case coordination.

· Explore community resources and assist with client referrals.

· Help deliver the Health Orientation workshop to families after some training.

· Keep thorough and accurate case file documentation in the IRC electronic system.

· Assist with organizing digital files to keep track of appointments for clients.

· Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month.

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- Be sensitive to the cultural and personality differences of the refugee clients. - Respect their beliefs and values, which may differ from yours.

· Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community

· Ownership of a car, a valid driver’s license, and car insurance

· Willingness to transport clients in your personal vehicle

· Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs