Health & Wellness Intern

· Assist clients with Medicaid/New Jersey Family Care follow-up, which includes but is not limited to application submission, documentation submission and confirmation, advocate for and with clients on NJFC hotline, and updating contact information.

· Facilitate health and wellness transportation orientations to empower clients to use public transportation or other transportation options to attend medical appointments.

· Accompany clients to appointments to facilitate check-in, presumptive eligibility Medicaid coverage (if needed), and confirm interpretation services for client.

· Under the supervision of the Health and Wellness Coordinator, assess and monitor client needs and make appropriate referrals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. The student will learn about refugee resettlement issues and processes as they relate to client’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

2. The student will learn how to effectively navigate health systems that IRC NJ clients frequently need and access.

3. The student will develop outreach and advocacy skills.

REQUIREMENTS: · Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social work, or related field.

· Available 15 – 20 hours each week, 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 a second language is preferred (e.g., Arabic, Dari, French, Haitian Creole, Kiswahili, Pashto, or Spanish)

· Solid computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, among other

· Strong research skills.

· Willingness to travel in Northern and Central NJ to meet with clients.

IRC leading the way From Harm to Home.

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

· Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social work, or related field.

· Available 15 – 20 hours each week, 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 a second language is preferred (e.g., Arabic, Dari, French, Haitian Creole, Kiswahili, Pashto, or Spanish)

· Solid computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, among other

· Strong research skills.

· Willingness to travel in Northern and Central NJ to meet with clients.

IRC leading the way From Harm to Home.