Maternal Health Intern

Acenda • Glassboro, NJ

5d

About The Position

The Public Health Intern with the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program is an exciting way to get acquainted with the world of maternal-infant health. This is a non-clinical role, which is designed to be a combination of administrative and community outreach support to the program. The Nurse-Family Partnership empowers first-time moms to transform their lives and create better futures for themselves and their babies. Nurse-Family Partnership succeeds by having specially educated nurses regularly visit first-time moms, starting early in the pregnancy and continuing until the child’s second birthday. Research consistently proves that the partnership between a nurse and the mom is a winning combination that makes a measurable, long-term difference for the whole family.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s level program at a NJ Institute of Higher Learning in Social Services, Public Health or Nursing
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Throughout the duration of the internship, the intern will learn how to: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address complex social issues and improve service delivery.
• Gain hands-on experience in case management, documentation, and reporting in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Engage in community outreach and education, promoting awareness of prevention resources and services available to individuals and families.
• Exhibit professional behavior reflecting agency culture.
• Improve verbal communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Learn the overall methodology of the NFP brand, client base, service delivery goals and all other aspects of service we provide.
• Assist with the responsibility for the supportive administrative tasks assigned (i.e., Note taking during staff meetings, filing, corresponding with nurse-home visitors and/or clients
• Assists with designated projects that identify potential partnerships and/or topics that benefit NFP
• Engage with clients via telephone and/or email regarding scheduling and survey follow ups
• Attend community outreach events as an Ambassador of the NFP Program and a member of the Acenda Team
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern