Family Caregiver Support Intern
About The Position
The Family Caregiver Support Intern welcomes and supports family caregivers visiting the center, connects them with appropriate community resources and hospital services, and helps them navigate the healthcare system. The intern conducts outreach to patient care units and waiting areas to introduce caregivers to the center’s services, and supports caregiver support groups, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives. The role also helps maintain a peaceful, welcoming environment, provides emotional support to families facing difficult circumstances, and participates in Palliative Care and Spiritual Care events, programs, and activities. This is a 10-week summer internship from June 2027 through August 2027. The intern must be able to work and commit to a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and in good academic standing.
- Able to work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 37.5 hours during the 10-week summer internship from June 2027 through August 2027.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
- Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and professionalism when working with patients, families, and caregivers.
- Comfortable supporting individuals and families facing illness, grief, and other challenging life circumstances.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred majors include Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage family caregivers visiting the center, offering compassionate support and a listening ear.
- Connect caregivers with community resources and hospital services suited to their needs.
- Help families navigate the healthcare system with empathy and understanding.
- Conduct outreach to patient care units and waiting areas to introduce caregivers to the center’s services and resources.
- Support the planning and coordination of caregiver support groups, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives.
- Help maintain a welcoming, peaceful, and supportive environment within the center.
- Provide emotional support to families during difficult and challenging times.
- Participate in Palliative Care and Spiritual Care events, programs, and activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (eligibility listed for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above).
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
