Health Promotion Intern

Assist Health and Wellness team in client outreach and support activities.

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Overview

Assist Health and Wellness team in client outreach and support activities.

You have:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social work, or related field.
  • Available at least 15 hours/week, minimum of 7.5 hours in-person.
  • Experience working with diverse populations, ideally in the context of health and wellness.
  • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Dari, or Pashto is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel in Northern and Central NJ to meet with clients.
  • Solid computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office, Box, among others.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for someone? This question assesses your advocacy skills and your ability to represent others effectively. Provide a specific example where you took action to support someone in need.
How do you approach working with diverse populations? The interviewer wants to understand your experience and approach to inclusivity and diversity. Pro members can see the explanation.
What draws you to work with refugee and immigrant communities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with health systems and navigating them for clients? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: rescue.org