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Maternal Health Intern

Acenda Health

Glassboro, New Jersey

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Case Management, Community Support, Community and Social Services, Consumer Branding, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Driver's License, Futures, Nursing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Service Delivery, Set Goals, Social Work
LOCATION
Glassboro, New Jersey
POSTED
22 days ago
If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an
Master's Intern
Job Title: Public Health Intern

Program: Nurse Family Partnership

Reports to: Program Supervisor

This position can be a Bachelors or Masters level student

Program Overview:

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.

Position Summary:

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.

Duties and 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.
Learning Objectives:

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.
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.
Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)

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