DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

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Arizona Health Start Home Visiting Program Intern

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

JOB LOCATION:

Address:  150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

** Both In-Person and Teleworking**

POSTING DETAILS:   - The Arizona Health Start Home Visiting Program intern will join our team for 20 or more weeks, working 19 hours each week. The internship is anticipated through at least March 31, 2025, with the availability to continue through May 31, 2025. The schedule will be determined with the selected candidate based on their availability and school schedule. Priority will be given to an individual who can be in the office on Mondays from 8 AM - 12 PM. - Start date - As soon as you’re ready we can accommodate your class schedule so that you may work during business hours. -You will need to upload a copy of your resume, transcripts, and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for this position, must have a current GPA standing of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. - Compensation based on education and related experience. Compensation ranges from $15.40 per hour to $24.20 per hour. 

 

JOB SUMMARY: "At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees."   -We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is interested in improving maternal and child health outcomes through the administration of the Health Start Program. The Health Start Program is administered through the Arizona Department of Health Services and contracts with local implementing agencies throughout the state to utilize Community Health Workers to provide education, support, resources, and advocacy services to pregnant and postpartum people and their families in targeted communities to reduce adverse health outcomes and improve access to early interventions. Families receive home visits through the enrolled child's second birthday.    - This internship will provide skills development in public administration, program development, and program implementation. This includes skill development in contract management; budget development and management; understanding, analyzing, and utilizing data to inform decisions; implementing continuous quality improvement project; project management skills; report writing; public speaking and presentation; meeting management an facilitation; and project proposal design. Interns will have assigned contracts, tasks, and projects associated with skills development activities.    - Interns are also encouraged to express unique ideas for at least one project that aligns with the program goals and their individual learning goals upon gaining adequate knowledge about the program and project possibilities.    -You will be coached and mentored by the Health Start Manager, and/or others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects.    YOU WILL BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE INTERNSHIP:  ● Willingness to learn and grow in the field of public health related to maternal and child health (MCH) including:

• Being open to feedback;
• Displays a growth mindset;
• Actively seeks out opportunities and guidance from supervisors.

● Strong Interpersonal skills including:

• Clear and Effective communication;
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence;
• Conflict Resolution Skills;
• Teamwork and Collabo