SBHC Youth Program - Intern

The mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high-quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary healthcare to the communities of Washington and Yamhill Counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and others with barriers to receiving health care.

If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary: The SBHC Youth Program Intern will facilitate and support two Student Health Advisory Councils (SHAC) at Virginia Garcia operated SBHCs. In partnership with the SHACs and the SBHC Youth Coordinator, the intern will support the development and execution of projects on mental health and wellness topics. Travel in Washington County and occasionally in Yamhill County is a vital component of this position. This is a temporary position, scheduled to follow the academic year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Partner with youth in planning and implementing activities (i.e. photo voice projects, surveying, community outreach, hallway health campaigns, speaker series, etc.) that promote mental and physical health, improve health literacy, and decrease barriers for student access to services.
• Partner with the SBHC Youth Coordinator to facilitate regular meetings with assigned SHACs and provide regular updates to the SBHC team on group activity.
• Collaborate with SBHC Youth Coordinator to develop SHAC activities and programming.
• Recruit students and staff to participate in the SHAC.
• Maintain records of SHAC participation and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HIPAA Requirements:
The SBHC Youth Program Intern must handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This position may have access to PHI in the course of their duties. The SBHC Youth Coordinator is required to read the content of these records only to the extent needed to accomplish the assigned task.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database software.
• Proficiency with popular social media platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with a team-centered approach and maintain cooperative relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment and alignment to Virginia Garcia’s mission, vision and values.
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills (speaking, reading and writing) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within Washington and Yamhill counties and work flexible hours.

Education and Experience:
• Pursuing training/education in health promotion, public health, education, community advocacy or related field.
• Experience with group facilitation is strongly preferred.
• Experience with project planning and implementation, preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in group and/or school settings preferred.

Behavioral Competencies:
Accountability
Role model VG’s mission, vision, and shared values
Customer-Focus
Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations
Teamwork
If someone needs help, help them
Initiative
Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work
Confidentiality
Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
Ethical
Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work
Respect
Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients
Communication
Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others

Physical Requirements:
Percentage of time spent:
• Standing: 5%
• Walking: 10%
• Sitting: up to 75%
• Lifting/Carrying: 5% - up to 20lbs. - supplies
• Bend, Reach, Stoop – 5%
• Use of Computer – up to 80%

Working Environment/Physical Hazards:
• Work in a well-lighted, ventilated environment
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals.

Equipment Used:
Office Equipment
• Computer – data entry, word processing, virtual meeting software
• Telephone, fax, copier, scanner, printer, projector

Immunization:
Staff members must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy and state and federal guidelines.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission.

VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices but also includes affirmative action in placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.