[Health_Education_Promotion] Community Health Programs Intern at Wallace Medical

[Amanda Lawrence]

*Please pass it on!*

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*Title:* Community Health Programs Intern

*Hours:* Approx 200 to be completed during Fall or Fall & Winter quarters

*Start Date: *September

*Preceptor: *Amanda Lawrence, MPH

*Location: *The Wallace Medical Concern, 124 NE 181st Ave., Suite 103

*About The Wallace Medical Concern (WMC)*

The Wallace Medical Concern 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**

At WMC we are 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, including food
insecurity screenings, a food pharmacy, community gardening, the Living
Well with Chronic Disease/Tomando Control de su Salud workshops, cooking
and nutrition education, and more! 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 (200 hours and to be completed by March 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, implementation, and evaluation of health
education activities addressing chronic disease prevention and management.
 The intern must be skilled and confident in survey and interview design,
qualitative data collection, and translating behavior change theory into
practice. Potential projects involve health interventions with seniors
regarding medication use and general health, Head Start families regarding
child health and the reduction of clinical/emergency room visits, and
patients either with or at risk of chronic diseases.

*Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: *

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

·         Assist with designing data collection tools, and data collection,
entry, and analysis

·         Assist in organizing and hosting focus groups to incorporate
staff, patient, and community member feedback into projects

·         Conduct literature reviews as needed

·         Provide project coordination support as needed

·         Collaborate with community partners on cross-agency
interventions.

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, particularly those that address social determinants of health.
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 describing your interest and
experience in data collection and program evaluation, your resume,
anticipated availability, and a writing sample to:
AmandaL at wallacemedical.org

Qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.







Amanda Lawrence, MPH

Health Promotion Coordinator

The Wallace Medical Concern

124 NE 181st Ave Suite 103 Portland, OR 97230

AmandaL at wallacemedical.org

phone: 503-489-1760, fax: 503-489-1763

www.wallacemedical.org
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