About the role#
The SBHC Youth Program Intern facilitates and supports two Student Health Advisory Councils (SHAC) at Virginia Garcia operated school-based health centers. You will work alongside the SHACs and the SBHC Youth Coordinator to develop and carry out projects focused on mental health and wellness. This is a temporary, part-time position scheduled to follow the academic year. Travel within Washington and Yamhill counties is a requirement of this role.
What you'll do#
- Partner with youth to plan and implement activities that promote mental and physical health, such as surveys, community outreach, and speaker series.
- Improve health literacy and reduce barriers that prevent students from accessing services.
- Facilitate regular meetings with assigned SHACs and provide updates to the SBHC team on group activities.
- Recruit students and staff to participate in the SHAC.
- Maintain records of SHAC participation and activities.
- Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with HIPAA requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of training or education in public health, health promotion, education, community advocacy, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), database software, and social media platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- A high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, a safe driving record, and insurance coverage.
- Ability to work with a team-centered approach and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience with group facilitation, project planning, and working with adolescents in school settings is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, with travel required to multiple sites in Washington and Yamhill counties.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 10 hours per week.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center operates as a nonprofit organization based in Hillsboro, Oregon. Founded in 1975, the center provides primary health care services to residents of Washington and Yamhill counties. It focuses on patients who face barriers to accessing care, including migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The staff serves over 45,000 patients and offers support in 62 different languages.
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