Imani Village Green Health Advocate I

Community Health Brief Description: Imani Village through the Imani Green Health Advocate Internship seeks to empower early career professionals with the necessary trade training, professional development, and certifications to become a community health leader. Through our direct partnership with Advocate Health, we have prepared a comprehensive community health experience that allows interns through the course to learn about trending health topics, shadowing community health workers, and directly engage with patients in the Advocate Health network. Why should you apply? If you feel called to address and learn about chronic illnesses in and around your community while seeking to have more hands-on action, apply here! You will routinely be engaged with a national health institution called Advocate Health to encourage a healthy lifestyle and diet by working on food distribution through their Food Farmacy programming. Additionally, you will have synchronous learning sessions about community health trends and actions currently occurring utilizing Advocate’s knowledge and resources. Roles and responsibilities: What you can expect Formalize a presentation about the Social Determinations of Health and other community health related topics Shadow community health workers Welcoming and aid in Food Farmacy (Food Distribution) Research and prepare career planning and advancement You will be required to complete the following tasks: Be present Be on time Be professional Be prepared to work As a result: What you can gain: Career Recognized Certifications Hands-on patient experience Classroom sessions about real-world health trends and topics Healthcare network and contacts Qualifications: Ability to carry 15 lbs High School or GED Diploma Reliable Transportation Suggested Qualifications: Intermediate ability for verbal and written communication Adaptive mindset and mobility Information necessary for submission: Select between or both: Cover Letter and Resume Required: 2 references Benefits: Hourly Pay: $17/Hour Paid Federal Holidays Program Details: Operation Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM (1 hour lunch) Potentially occasional weekends