Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is hiring a high school intern to work alongside our staff to enrich the appointment experience for our WIC program participants. The WIC Nutrition Intern will perform duties related to program enrollment and participation and will work with WIC to accomplish this work. Interns will gain work experience and learn about nutrition in childhood and pregnancy and learn how to perform basic clinical health assessment under supervision of WIC Nutritionists. Interns will be expected to:
- Maintain a clean and orderly clinic and workspace.
- Greet participants and monitor clinic flow.
- Perform basic clerical duties such as scanning, making copies, and faxing documents.
- Obtain heights, weights, and hemoglobin testing for program participants.
- Assist with conducting nutrition education.
- Support staff with language interpretation if applicable.
- Provide technical assistance for program participants who wish to use electronic means of program participation.
- Create informational materials, such as bulletin board displays, flyers, and social media posts, under the guidance of nutrition staff.
- Treat staff and participants with respect.
- Follow universal safety precautions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Applicants ages 17-18, especially those interested in wellness, community, or healthcare, are encouraged to apply for this paid internship. Interns will work up to 140 hours over 10-16 weeks. No prior work experience is necessary, but applicants should have:
- Willingness and interest in working with mothers and their children. Experience and comfort interacting with children preferred, but if no previous experience, willingness to learn.
- Ability to be flexible, cooperative, and adaptable to changing situations.
- Desire to engage with diverse cultural groups.
- Basic technology skills such as using desktop computers/chrome books, internet and social media.
- Some Spanish speaking skills preferred but not required.
- Reliable transportation to our clinic at 1337 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. Milwaukee, WI.
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