<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Title:</b> Health Literacy and
Health Education Intern</p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Hours:</b> Approx 200 to be
completed by December 15, 2012</p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Start Date: </b>No sooner than
June 30, 2012 (<span style>This is a<b> </b></span>summer
and/or fall internship.) </p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Preceptor: </b>Amanda Lawrence,
MPH</p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Location: </b>The Wallace
Medical Concern, 124 NE 181^st
  Ave., Suite 103 (Some off-site community
development work is possible, as well as working part-time remotely)</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>About The Wallace Medical
Concern (WMC)</b></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">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</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">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. </p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">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.</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>About the Position
(approx 200 hours and to be completed by December 15th)</b></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">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. </p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Primary Job Duties and
Responsibilities: </b></p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Research, order, and evaluate health education
materials for health literacy levels and cultural relevance</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Recruit speakers on a variety of topics relevant
to our patients and community members</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Assist with researching, designing, and leading
health education activities for Wallace patients and Rockwood community members</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Assist with data collection, entry, and analysis
as necessary for the Health Literacy Project</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Conduct literature reviews as needed</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">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. </p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Required Skills and
Strengths:</b></p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated
ability to work as part of a team and with people of diverse, ethnic, social ,
economic, and cultural backgrounds.</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Solution oriented positive attitude</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Flexible, adaptable to change</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Excellent public speaking/presentation abilities</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Creative and strategic thinker</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Ability to work independently and prioritize
tasks for multiple projects</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Qualifications:</b></p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Enrolled in a graduate program with an emphasis
on health education and promotion</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Strong interest in addressing social
determinants of health </p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Spanish language skills are a plus</p>

<p style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span>Experience in a clinical/coordinated care setting
is a plus</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>To apply: </b><span style> </span>Please send a cover letter, resume,
anticipated availability, and writing sample to: <a href="mailto:AmandaL@wallacemedical.org">AmandaL@wallacemedical.org</a></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">Qualified candidates will be
selected for an interview. </p>