What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Program Internship (Summer 2025) - UNPAID position at rescue?
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 crisis or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 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 WORK: The Health Intern will work closely with the Health Program Coordinator and Health Liaison to assist with addressing clients’ healthcare needs as well as deliver health education material to families to help them gain self-sufficiency in navigating the healthcare system.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend intern orientation.
Assist with client check-ins (over the phone or in person, as appropriate).
Help make appointments for clients and record schedule in the team agenda.
Keep track of appointments on the master spreadsheet.
Provide transportation to workshops and appointments.
Help submit internal referrals to other IRC programs as needed.
Communicate with community partners for the purpose of case coordination.
Explore community resources and assist with client referrals.
Help deliver the Health Orientation workshops to families after some training.
Assist in coordination of the Car Seat Safety Training workshop delivered by the Virginia department of Health & IRC.
Assist in managing client requests for health-related items.
Keep thorough and accurate case file documentation in the IRC electronic system.
Assist with organizing digital files to keep track of appointments for clients.
Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month.
Perform other duties as needed.
