Refugee Health Promotion Intern

About the role#

The Refugee Health Promotion Intern will focus on expanding health resources for IRC clients in Wichita. This role involves building professional partnerships with local health care providers and developing a comprehensive service map to improve client access to wellness services.

What you'll do#

• Contact health care providers to establish and maintain partnerships.
• Create a service map to support the health and wellness needs of IRC clients.
• Lead three different workshops for clients, including managing documentation for services, attendance, and knowledge outcomes.
• Provide transportation for clients using IRC vehicles as needed.
• Offer bus training to clients to help them navigate local transit.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a BSW or MSW student at an accredited university, with foundational coursework in social work, health, or wellness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with diverse populations.
• Comfort with or willingness to develop public speaking skills for weekly group facilitation.
• Demonstrated competence in time management and organizational tasks.
• Reliable access to transportation.

Location & details#

• Location: Wichita, Kansas, USA.
• Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
• Term: Rolling.