Health Access Intern
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, Utah, Salt Lake City | |
 Dec 19, 2024 | |
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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, nonprofit 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, January 13th - April 25th 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. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. The intern will gain professional experience in medical case management and care coordination efforts. 2. The intern will deepen understanding of refugee resettlement process, refugee health topics, the social determinants of health and the public health significance. 3. The intern will gain experience with navigating the U.S Healthcare System and the Medicaid Health Insurance System. 4. The intern will gain direct experience with working with people from different background than their own and will develop advocacy skills. Minimum Qualifications: 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 This is an unpaid volunteer position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available. 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.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. | |