Cross-Cultural Health & Wellness Intern

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal internship at Concordia Language Villages offers health majors an opportunity to develop cultural competency by living and working in a cultural and language immersion environment. Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Coordinator and with supervision from Village providers and deans, interns help provide care to individual staff members and villagers. The role is based in an outdoor, communal environment with limited resources and serves people from diverse backgrounds, including children. The position runs from June through August. Staff must attend their scheduled Staff Orientation Week and remain one day after their final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation. The general work schedule is seven days a week, with 14–16 hours per day. The listed minimum salary is $375–$425 per week. Health Services positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Completed at least one year of college.
Ability to function in an outdoor setting with limited resources.
Ability to use technology, including an electronic medical records system, email, and virtual conferencing software.
Affirmation of commitment to the mission of Concordia Language Villages and to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work in a busy, noisy, communal environment and demonstrate emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out job responsibilities.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs to support a youth-centered program.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups, respect social and cultural diversity, and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Successful completion of a background check.
Attendance at the scheduled Staff Orientation Week.

Nice To Haves

Health major with clinical experience, EMT experience, and/or other healthcare experience.
Two years of experience in a camp or youth-related environment.
Foreign language ability; highly encouraged.
Camping experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Village providers, including RNs and MDs, and Village Deans to meet the healthcare needs of staff and villagers.
Gain hands-on experience addressing mental, emotional, and social health needs.
Use an electronic medical records system to enter and maintain Village health records.
Transport patients to healthcare facilities as needed.
Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and strengthen interpersonal skills.
Attend weekly intern meetings and complete two short projects exploring culturally responsive healthcare.
Follow the Personnel Policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
Read the Staff Handbook and other materials before arriving at the Village.
Attend the designated orientation before the first session.
Help set up the Village, prepare for the next session, and maintain the Village during sessions.
Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
Live in the assigned community housing arrangement and use shared bathroom facilities.
Model appropriate behavior and be sensitive to villagers’ health and welfare.
Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.