Health Promotion Intern
Assist in health promotion and education for refugees
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Overview
Assist in health promotion and education for refugees
You have:
- Background in health promotion, social work, or other related field
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Motivated, flexible, able to work independently
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to drive clients
- Understanding of program planning and evaluation preferred
- Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred
- Background check is required
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City (IRC-SLC) Health Programs promote
physical and psychological well being by facilitating access to healthcare services and providing
education and advocacy.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The Health Promotion Program focuses on preventive health education and increasing
refugees’ health literacy and access to health care resources. The program provides a series of
health and wellness classes, bus orientations to health clinics. The Health Promotion intern(s) will provide direct support to the Health Promotion Specialist in conducting pre/post-assessments, teaching Navigating the Healthcare system classes, and organizing groups.
COMMITMENT: 10 – 20 hours per week for 3 months
• First Cohort: August 19th – December 6th
• Second Cohort: September 9th – December 20th
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach Navigating the Healthcare System classes to adult refugee clients
• Conduct post-assessments with clients after they go through the health class series
• Enter and track data in Salesforce cloud comuting system
• Schedule health classes
• Assist in other health promotion areas as assigned
• Participate in health program meetings
• Assist the health team with at least one client health transport or client bus orientation per week.
• Support the IRC–SLC office with other duties as assigned
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Gain professional experience working in the public health sector.
2. Gain skills in assessing the public health needs of different communities.
3. Gain public speaking experience through teaching health classes to clients.
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
• Background in health promotion, social work, or other related field
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Motivated, flexible, able to work independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to drive clients
• Understanding of program planning and evaluation preferred
• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.
• Background check is required
Intern will report to: Whitney Nguyen
NOTE: This is an UNPAID INTERNSHIP, mileage reimbursement is available for using a personal vehicle, but there is no hourly wage
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
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 or disability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to teach a complex topic to someone unfamiliar with it? | This question assesses your teaching ability and how you adapt your communication style to your audience. | Provide a specific example that showcases your ability to break down complex information and engage with learners comprehensively. |
| How have you handled working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds? | The interviewer wants to understand your experience and sensitivity to diversity in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you take when working independently on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you assess the health needs of a community? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you had to work as part of a team to accomplish a goal. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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