About the role#
Access Services is seeking an intern for our Street Medicine program. This role provides direct experience working with housing-insecure individuals as part of a multispecialty integrated care team. You will help assess medical needs and coordinate resources to address social determinants of health. This is an unpaid internship for students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in public health, social services, or a health-related field.
What you'll do#
- Engage with housing-insecure individuals to assess medical care needs.
- Manage patient flow and triage using a waitlist.
- Document and communicate support needs to Street Medicine team partners.
- Participate in pre- and post-round care coordination conversations.
- Complete documentation required for service delivery.
- Support patient engagement and waiting room management.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward a degree in social services, public health, or a health-related field.
- Strong organizational and engagement skills.
- Ability to remain empathetic and provide emotional support.
- Basic awareness of chronic health conditions and social determinants of health.
- Proficiency in, or ability to learn, Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records.
- Ability to walk and climb stairs independently and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Reliable transportation, including a valid US driver's license held for at least two years.
- Access to a reliable vehicle with valid registration, inspection, and auto insurance.
- Willingness to travel to various environments, including wooded encampments and street locations, in various weather conditions.
- Required clearances prior to the start date: FBI, PA Criminal, Child Abuse, and a DMV Driving History Report.
Location & details#
- Locations: Plymouth Meeting, PA and Pottstown, PA.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Schedule: 8-16 hours per week, available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8am to 4pm.
- Modality: On-site.
About Access Services
Access Services is a nonprofit organization founded in 1976. Based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, the company provides support to individuals and families across 14 counties in Eastern Pennsylvania. It operates five divisions focused on behavioral health, intellectual disabilities, autism, housing, and children and family services. The organization employs 459 people to deliver community-based care and support.
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