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Health Advocate Student Intern
Location:
Deer Park, TX
Description:
Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities About the Position Health Advocate Interns provide basic needs case management within a defined scope to Legacy patients. Case management duties include assessing patient’s social determinants of health, providing referrals for community based resources, following up to ensure service linkage, advocating to reduce barriers to linkage, and documenting efforts in the REACH client management and resource database. Key Responsibilities Provide volunteer advocacy services for 8+ hours per week for a minimum of one university semester. Screen and assess a defined set of clients for needs related to social determinants of health. Conduct real-time research to provide information, referrals, and linkage to basic needs social service resources using all available tools to find the best possible service(s). Identify, investigate, and provide services in concert with families, and create effective plans for service connections. Demonstrate professional, accessible, and values aligned-communication when following up with clients regarding plans. About Legacy Community Health Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information. Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities. Requirements Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. Bilingual in any language is a plus but not required. Current enrollment in a post-secondary program at an affiliated university is required. If attending a non-affiliate university, student/applicant must assist Legacy staff in obtaining appropriate documentation to become an affiliate university. Pursuit of study in fields related to Health Care, Social Work, Economics, Nonprofit Management, Law, Sociology, Public Policy, Medicine, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, Public Health is a plus but not required. Community service, employment, or university coursework related to health & economic disparities, social justice, families, social co-morbidities etc. is preferred but required. Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements. Benefits 9 Holidays school holidays and breaks are recognized Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Apply today. Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer. Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Legacy Community Health
Posted:
July 4 on The Resumator
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