Community Health Intern

This internship is a unique professional learning opportunity for a college student enrolled in a public health degree program to get exposure to different aspects of community health program management.

In this position you will: 

• Assist with recruitment of participants for the Community Health Worker behavioral health and family-centered curriculum
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of Community Health Worker training
• Provide support at the CHARLAR program screening events
• Assist with data entry for CHARLAR follow-ups, screenings, and re-screenings
• Assist Community Health Workers in follow-up activities with participants
• Apply knowledge gained through coursework to facilitate cultural mediation between the community members and CPC Community Health team
• Engage program participants in preferred language and/or obtain an interpreter as needed
• Apply customer service skills to encourage behavior change in program participants
• Practice in compliance with the National Code of Ethics for Community Health Workers
• Respect client rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable agency rules
• Adhere to legal standards and report abuse/neglect or behavior that is imminently harmful to self or others
• Consult with other members of the CPC Community Health team on participant concerns that fall outside the Community Health Worker scope of work
• Maintain appropriate and accurate documentation of work performed
• Maintain appropriate personal boundaries with participants and participants’ family members

 Skills Acquisition: 

• Acquire practical knowledge of CHW processes
• Gain an understanding of the implementation process of chronic disease prevention programs
• Learn best practices of communication with program participants

  Here’s what you will need to bring to the table: 

• Enrollment in undergraduate or graduate public health degree program
  Effective oral and written communication skills – bilingual in English and Spanish
• CHW Training Program certification preferred
• Good organizational skills and great attention to detail
• Good critical thinking skills  
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to attend in-person training
• Access to reliable transportation
• Availability to attend participant events on weekends

Note: Viable applicants will be required to pass a background and education verification check.

Hours per Week: flexible – can be adjusted to school schedule

In-office Presence: remote with occasional office visits

Targeted Compensation: $20/hr

Internship Length: up to 125 hours

Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2025

About CPC Community Health:

CPC Community Health focuses on innovative programs that reach into communities to help people find effective ways to become active, empowered and healthy. http://www.cpccommunityhealth.org/

* CPC offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD etc.)
• Matching 401(k) plan (dollar for dollar up to 4% of your eligible compensation, fully vested immediately)
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 - 25 vacation days based on years of service
• Paid sick time (2.67 hours accrued bi-weekly up to a maximum of 80 hours) 
• In-suite exercise and relaxation room
• Monthly fun events (e.g. team building activities, games, charitable events, potlucks, picnics)
• Flexible and remote work schedules

 * benefits subject to meeting eligibility requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CPC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, age 40 and over or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance, please email our Human Resources team at careers@cpcmed.org.

Compensation$20/hr