What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Access Intern position at International Rescue Committee?
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background
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.
Scope Of Volunteer Work
With oversight from the Health Access program, the Health Intern will provide direct support to the program. They will assist with responding to client health needs, care coordination efforts as well as the development of Health Access program by creating partnerships with service providers within the local community.
COMMITMENT: 15 hours/week minimum for 3 months, May 12th – August 29th
Responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS:
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Background
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.
Scope Of Volunteer Work
With oversight from the Health Access program, the Health Intern will provide direct support to the program. They will assist with responding to client health needs, care coordination efforts as well as the development of Health Access program by creating partnerships with service providers within the local community.
COMMITMENT: 15 hours/week minimum for 3 months, May 12th – August 29th
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and track the medical appointments, transportation and interpreter needs for assigned clients, utilizing interdepartmental and system-wide databases.
- Assist clients with transportation for medical appointments as necessary.
- Advocate for client’s needs when accompanying them to medical appointments.
- Provide bus orientations and teach clients how to use Google Maps so that they can access clinics and pharmacies via public transportation.
- Assist with conducting Health intakes with new arrivals.
- Assist clients in ensuring medical bills have been billed to Medicaid.
- Support overall functioning of health program, projects and initiatives.
- The intern will gain professional experience in medical case management and care coordination efforts.
- The intern will deepen understanding of refugee resettlement process, refugee health topics, the social determinants of health and the public health significance.
- The intern will gain experience with navigating the U.S Healthcare System and the Medicaid Health Insurance System.
- The intern will gain direct experience with working with people from different background than their own and will develop advocacy skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
