Community Health Program Intern

Purpose:

The Community Health Program Intern will gain hands-on experience working within a multidisciplinary team that provides in person or phone-based support and services to pregnant individuals, children/youth, and families.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support by entering data in program databases, preparing/organizing educational materials, and updating resources.
• Supports outreach efforts by helping communicate with families, partners, and community organizations in-person, by phone, email, or through preparation of written materials.
• Collaborates with program leaders to identify possible process improvement strategies, i.e., workflows, communication processes, and documentation practices.
• Supports quality and performance improvement initiatives across programs, which may include data collection, review, and analysis; Helps check data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assists with preparation of data summaries, reports, and dashboards.
• Attends meetings, participates in discussions, and shadows staff to learn about program services, roles, and care delivery.

Qualifications:

• Actively working towards one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree in education, health education, social work, counseling, nursing, sociology, family and consumer sciences, health and human development, individual and family studies, early childhood, psychology, or another closely related health or human services field

• An associate's degree program in early childhood, family/human services, or a closely related field with an interest in gaining experience working with children and families

• Master's degree

• Friendly, effective communicator

• Comfortable with topics related to maternal health, child health, mental health, public health

• Self-starter and a positive team player

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and web-based software

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written English

• Ability to work independently

• Time management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work

• Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)

• Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required

• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check

Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements: Light work, sitting most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical activities: Kneeling, Reaching, Pushing, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive motions, Standing, Stooping, Walking, Lifting, Fingering (picking, pinching, typing, etc.), Grasping (applying pressure with fingers and palm), Visual acuity (field of vision for analyzing data, viewing computer, using measurement devices, operating machines, determining accuracy or neatness, and/or making general observations)
• Environment: Extreme temperatures, Hazards (chemicals, infectious diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
• Time: Ability to be flexible with a varying schedule and programmatic requirements
• Travel: Required between locations

These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

About EveryStep

One of Iowa's oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.

The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and services:

• Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life
• Offer compassionate support to families experiencing grief and loss
• Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children
• Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems
• Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community
• Bring wellness services to places where people are

Serving Iowa from 11 locations, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep's mission: We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is important and contributes to our mission.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.