About the role#
The Health and Wellness Intern supports the health center by providing care to staff and villagers. You will work under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness and collaborate with Village providers and deans. This role requires living in community housing and modeling behavior standards for villagers. You will spend your summer in the North Woods of Minnesota, working in an outdoor setting that prioritizes cultural immersion.
What you'll do#
- Provide care to individual staff and villagers.
- Collaborate with Village providers and deans to meet healthcare needs.
- Maintain health records using an electronic medical records system.
- Transport patients to healthcare facilities as needed.
- Instruct villagers and staff in first-aid and health responsibilities.
- Speak the target language with villagers and staff members.
- Attend weekly intern meetings and complete two short projects on culturally responsive care.
- Assist with setting up the Village, maintaining facilities, and preparing for sessions.
- Remain on-site one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and evaluation.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least one year of college.
- Ability to function in an outdoor setting with limited resources.
- Proficiency with technology, including electronic medical records, email, and virtual conferencing software.
- Commitment to the mission of Concordia Language Villages and to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
- Health majors with clinical experience, experienced EMTs, or those with other healthcare experience are preferred.
- Two years of experience in a camp or youth-related environment is preferred.
- Camping experience and foreign language ability are encouraged.
Location & details#
- Location: Bemidji, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, seasonal.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position with free meals and lodging provided.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Concordia College
Concordia College is a private liberal arts institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota. Founded in 1891, the college serves a student population of more than 2,100 individuals. The faculty includes 166 full-time members with expertise in fields such as science, music, and writing. The college maintains a focus on liberal arts education.
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