Refugee Health Education & Promotion Intern

Support refugee health program activities and client services.

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Support refugee health program activities and client services.

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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, Spanish, 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.
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.

How would you assist a newly arrived refugee in navigating healthcare services?	This question evaluates your understanding of the refugee experience and healthcare access.	Discuss specific strategies you've researched or utilized to help individuals understand complex healthcare systems.
Can you provide an example of a time you demonstrated patience with someone from a cultural background different from yours?	This assesses your cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques would you use to create effective educational materials?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work independently. How did you manage your tasks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to support refugee and immigrant communities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach developing a workshop for clients on public benefits navigation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
In a multicultural setting, how do you ensure effective communication with clients?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would keep accurate records of client cases.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.