Refugee Health Promotion Intern (UNPAID)

International Rescue Committee•Wichita, KS

About The Position

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. The priority of this position will be to contact new health care providers to build partnerships and create a service map that caters to the health and wellness of IRC clients. The student/Intern will lead 3 different workshops held for clients as well as documenting services, attendance, and increased knowledge. The student/Intern may be expected to provide transportation for clients via IRC vehicles as well as provide bus training to clients if needed.

Requirements

Currently a BSW or MSW student at an accredited university.
Some foundational coursework for generalist social work, health, or wellness.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage respectfully with diverse populations.
Comfort with public speaking as group facilitation will be weekly or willingness to develop these skills.
Competence in time management, organizational tasks, and ability to follow through on assigned responsibilities.
Students must have access to transportation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate an understanding of health promotion of applying mental and physical health knowledge to support wellness and prevention in community or organizational settings and articulate how social determinants of health impact client and community well-being.
Developing and deliver wellness-based interventions by assisting in planning, implementing, and evaluating group-based interventions and adapt wellness programming to meet the needs of diverse populations using inclusive, culturally responsive approaches.
Demonstrate organizational and programmatic skills to contribute to the coordination of wellness activities, administrative planning, and documentation processes.
Understanding the structure, mission, and function of a health and wellness program within a larger agency or system.
Engage in ethical and professional practice; student will be able to identify ethical considerations specific to health and wellness programming within a diverse population (e.g. boundaries, confidentiality in group settings, dual relationships, and communication).

Responsibilities

Contact new health care providers to build partnerships.
Create a service map that caters to the health and wellness of IRC clients.
Lead 3 different workshops held for clients.
Document services, attendance, and increased knowledge.
Provide transportation for clients via IRC vehicles.
Provide bus training to clients if needed.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.