What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid Internship – Risk Reduction Specialist position at The Cooperative?
Description
Through June 2025
15 – 20 hours weekly
Salary - $20-22 ph
For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.
The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment/internships with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.
Throughout the internship, you will work closely with full-time staff that will help transform your knowledge into tangible action. You will gain an understanding of grassroots organizing tactics, community engagement, coalition building, event planning, and more.
The Regional Risk Reduction Specialist Intern oversees the implementation of a screening tool from existing instruments for the referral of women and birthing people at risk for substance use and other factors during the prenatal, postpartum and interconceptional period. Coordinates ongoing provider training around screening and referral, conducts related Quality Assurance activities, identifies relevant system issues, and participates in collaborative problem solving. Maintains collaborative relationships with regional health care providers, community, social service, and academic organizations and uses these relationships to provide health education on substance use during pregnancy as well as other topics pertaining to perinatal wellness.
Functions:
* Coordinates implementation of a screening and referral tool based on existing instruments for use at prenatal sites and other identified sites for identification and referral of women and birthing people at risk for substance abuse and other factors. * Tracks barriers to care and coordinates collaborative problem solving of identified barriers related to screening and referral. * Collects data, develops and works closely with Cooperative management staff to conduct. * Plans, develops, and implements ongoing health education and related programs for providers and consumers, in collaboration with other Cooperative and FHI education staff as well as other community partners. * Assists with developing social media campaigns including Facebook and website content. * Acts as a liaison between client, clinical staff and community-based programs in securing required services to meet continuing needs of client.
Requirements
- Master’s level student in good standing in nursing, social services, psychology, public health or related field.
- Good organizational skills: ability to complete tasks as assigned.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal communication skills.
- Desire to expand knowledge base.
- Valid driver’s license, car and current insurance policy.
Salary : $20 - $22
