INTERNSHIP (HIGHSCHOOL SENIORS)

Description

InterCommunity, Inc is a FQHC LA (Federally Qualified Health Center Look Alike). Our health center provides same-day primary care services to every member of the community, regardless of life situation or ability to pay. We also provide a wide array of behavioral health services.

Our community Health Care Centers are located at 281 Main St. East Hartford, 40Coventry St. Hartford and 828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor. InterCommunity’s Addiction Services offers a similarly wide range of substance use treatment and recovery-supportive services, with many sites in the Hartford area.

We provide services across the spectrum of care, including primary care, residential detoxification and substance use treatment, multiple levels of residential care, outpatient substance use disorder and mental health services for adults and children, intensive outpatient programs, employment and community support, mobile crisis evaluations, judicial support services and social rehabilitation.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic High School Seniors  to join our 1-Week Paid Internship Program. This internship provides hands-on experience and career preparation skills in Community Health & Nonprofit work. The cohort session will be Monday June 16th-June 20th 8:30am-5pm.

Interns will gain valuable experience in the inner workings of a community health network. Whether your interests lie in human resources, administration, compliance, health care management, communications, or development, this experience provides a well-rounded introduction to the dynamic world of community health centers.

During the one-week career preparation internship, students will gain insight into working within a community health network while also developing essential entry-level skills.

The program includes:

• A resume-building workshop
• Mock interviews
• Various skill-building exercises
• Mental Health & First Aide Training/Certification
• Crisis & Trauma Training

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on projects and initiatives
• Attend meetings and contribute ideas

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the Community Health/Healthcare industry
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Mental Health & First Aid Training & Certification

Compensation

• Students will receive a stipend for their participation in the internship program

Requirements

Qualifications

• Currently a Highschool Senior who is an upcoming high school graduate
• Ready CT Scholar
• Capital Workforce Participant
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Application Deadline: Friday May 22, 2025.