About the role#
The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is looking for a Community Health Intern to help residents and their families navigate health and social services. You will build relationships within the community and work to address key social determinants of health. This role provides direct exposure to community health work through outreach, education, and system support.
What you'll do#
- Act as a culturally competent liaison between residents and healthcare systems to build trust.
- Connect residents and their families with necessary health and social resources.
- Assist in creating and maintaining online systems to track referrals, resident engagement, and service utilization.
- Deliver culturally responsive health education and support initiatives.
- Support community health initiatives including vaccine outreach, health promotion events, and SDoH screenings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to gain broader experience in the field.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of prior internship or equivalent experience in a healthcare or community-based service agency.
- Completion of one year of college coursework in community health or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
- Familiarity with the local community and an understanding of social services and healthcare support systems.
- Knowledge of cultural humility, HIPAA, and Texas privacy laws.
- Strong organizational, planning, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain punctuality.
- Comfort working with diverse populations.
- A valid Texas driver's license, clean driving record, and access to a personal vehicle are preferred.
- Ability to be bonded.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Austin, Texas.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, driving record review, and a physical/drug screening.
About Housing Authority of the City of Austin
The Housing Authority of the City of Austin operates as a government agency based in Austin, Texas. It manages nearly 1,900 public housing units across 18 developments. The organization also administers the Section 8 program to provide rental vouchers for over 5,000 units in the private market. It serves more than 18,000 residents in the local area.
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