[Health_Education_Promotion] Health Literacy & Health Education Internship with Wallace Medical Concern

[Amanda Lawrence]

*Title:* Health Literacy and Health Education Intern

*Hours:* Approx 200 to be completed by December 15, 2012

*Start Date: *No sooner than June 30, 2012 (This is a* *summer and/or fall
internship.)

*Preceptor: *Amanda Lawrence, MPH

*Location: *The Wallace Medical Concern, 124 NE 181st Ave., Suite 103 (Some
off-site community development work is possible, as well as working
part-time remotely)

*About The Wallace Medical Concern (WMC)*

WMC is a nonprofit, volunteer staffed, free health clinic for people
without health insurance and money to pay for care. Through the efforts of
over 300 medical volunteers and the financial support of local individuals,
businesses and foundations The Wallace Medical Concern cares for 4,600
people a year. WMC gets them back to work, school and caring for their
families

The Wallace Medical Concern is engaged in a significant transition intended
to better meet the needs of our community. The most significant facet of
this challenge involves expanding from an Urgent Care model to a more
“upstream” Patient Centered Medical Home. To support this work we are
implementing culturally relevant health promotion and health education
programs. The intern will be based at the Rockwood Building's
administration and clinical offices.

The Rockwood Building, developed by Human Solutions, serves as a catalyst
for revitalizing the Rockwood community. On its upper two floors is
low-income housing, while the first floor houses the following
organizations: The Wallace Medical Concern (administration and clinic),
Loaves and Fishes, Mt. Hood Community College Head Start, Human Solutions,
Lifeworks NW, and Metropolitan Family Services.

*About the Position (approx 200 hours and to be completed by December 15th)*

We are seeking an enthusiastic graduate student in public health who
understands health education and behavior change theory and practice. The
student will assist in the design of health education activities addressing
chronic disease prevention and management, as well as take the lead on
creating a health education library that is stocked with multi-lingual
health education materials (booklets, videos, books, games, etc) that have
been evaluated to ensure a low health literacy level. The intern will also
research and recruit potential speakers to provide workshops and
presentations to the Rockwood community. The intern will report to the
Health Promotion Coordinator.

*Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: *

·         Research, order, and evaluate health education materials for
health literacy levels and cultural relevance

·         Recruit speakers on a variety of topics relevant to our patients
and community members

·         Assist with researching, designing, and leading health education
activities for Wallace patients and Rockwood community members

·         Assist with data collection, entry, and analysis as necessary for
the Health Literacy Project

·         Conduct literature reviews as needed

As this is an exciting time of transition and expansion, we are open to
hearing ideas on potential health promotion interventions and projects for
our site. With approval, there will be some flexibility for the intern to
work on relevant issues for which s/he has a particular passion.

*Required Skills and Strengths:*

·         Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work as
part of a team and with people of diverse, ethnic, social , economic, and
cultural backgrounds.

·         Solution oriented positive attitude

·         Flexible, adaptable to change

·         Excellent public speaking/presentation abilities

·         Creative and strategic thinker

·         Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks for multiple
projects

*Qualifications:*

·         Enrolled in a graduate program with an emphasis on health
education and promotion

·         Strong interest in addressing social determinants of health

·         Spanish language skills are a plus

·         Experience in a clinical/coordinated care setting is a plus

*To apply: * Please send a cover letter, resume, anticipated availability,
and writing sample to: AmandaL at wallacemedical.org

Qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.
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