Shelter AssistantAt — Interfaith Community Services

Opportunity Summary 

Position Description 

  • Conduct training related to public health for clients and staff
  • Create pamphlets to hand out concerning public health-related issues
  • Provide support to clients struggling with issues related to homelessness
  • Start a support group for clients
  • Other assignments as needed

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

  • A better understanding of a non-profit organization
  • A better understanding of homelessness and intervention strategies to help vulnerable populations

Desired Qualifications 

MPH students only

Length of position: 10 weeks

Hours per week 18

Is this a paid opportunity? No

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

“Please note: This internship may present additional risks due to being in an area with elevated crime statistics and/or working with individuals who may have a criminal background. Increased situation awareness should be exercised and extra care and precautions for personal safety should be taken. Ensure that you meet with your site supervisor to understand the increased risk in completing your internship at this site, as well as the appropriate measures you can take to mitigate and/or respond to these risks.  Your orientation at the site should also include a general site safety orientation.”

“Please note: This internship may present additional risks due to being in an area with elevated crime statistics and/or working with individuals who may have a criminal background. Increased situation awareness should be exercised and extra care and precautions for personal safety should be taken. Ensure that you meet with your site supervisor to understand the increased risk in completing your internship at this site, as well as the appropriate measures you can take to mitigate and/or respond to these risks.  Your orientation at the site should also include a general site safety orientation.”

“Please note: This site deals with blood and/or other bodily fluids and may have a higher risk of injury or increased exposure to illness due to needles, blood born pathogens (HEP A/B/C), physical injury, etc. Ensure that you meet with your site supervisor to understand the increased risk in completing your internship at this site, as well as the appropriate measures you can take to mitigate and/or respond to these risks.  Your orientation at the site should also include a general site safety orientation.”

 

Program 
Masters of Public Health
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing