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Requisition ID: req51763
Job Title: Health and Medical Advocacy AmeriCorps
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 – 0.00 Hourly
Location: Tucson, AZ
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
Upon arrival to the United States and throughout their first few years, refugees and asylees face numerous hurdles to effectively navigate the US healthcare system and accessing important community health resources. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works one-on-one with clients to meet each of their unique health needs. AmeriCorps play an important role in IRC’s mission. The position works in close coordination with IRC’s Health Program Manager, IRC Health Team, and local healthcare providers to coordinate and advocate for the healthcare and preventative health needs of refugee/asylee clients. By arranging appointments, teaching basic preventative health measures, and networking with healthcare providers, the Health and Medical Advocacy AmeriCorps gain valuable experience working with clients and interpreters of diverse cultural backgrounds, hone skills in case noting, gain an understanding of refugees’ acute and chronic health concerns, and develop expertise in navigating the US medical system and Arizona’s Medicaid.
This position is eligible for a biweekly stipend through Arizona Serve.
This is an in-person position.
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Qualifications
CLEARANCES:
All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy. AmeriCorps must hold an Arizona state level one fingerprint clearance card. AmeriCorps are required to hold an Arizona state level one fingerprint clearance card.
COMMITMENT:
300 hours to be completed over the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
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