Intern (Social Services - Cooper Green)

Position Description:

Cooper Green Mercy strives to be THE choice for health care in our community. We honor this commitment by embracing our core values of:

• Kindness,

• Inclusion,

• Cleanliness, and;

• Attention to Detail.

GENERAL SUMMARY

At Cooper Green, our mission is make healthcare accessible to all citizens of Jefferson County, regardless of ability to pay. The foundation of our mission is our Core Values of Respect, Dedication & Commitment, Compassion, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Excellence in Care. If you are passionate about the right of healthcare for all, an Internship at Cooper Green could be for you!

The purpose of the internship at Cooper Green is to provide an opportunity for work experience in a public health setting and for students to acquire skills and knowledge that can be applied to their future career.

The internship will provide a partnership that is beneficial to both the student and to Cooper Green. While the student will interact with experts in their areas of study, Cooper Green will receive valuable assistance in serving the Jefferson County community.

This internship is a part-time role that is not eligible for benefits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns will:

• Shadow colleagues and leaders within their assigned department and other departments that work closely with their assigned department;

• Perform clerical duties for their assigned department;

• Learn technical skills related to the healthcare industry;

• Complete tasks assigned by their leader;

• Complete other duties as assigned.

The Social Services Apprentice (Intern) will support various projects within the Resource Center, Prescription Assistance, and Social Work departments. They will assist patients in accessing and connecting with essential resources while gaining hands on experience in case management, crisis intervention, and community outreach. Under the mentorship of the Social Services Lead and Social Services Manager, the intern and apprentice will develop professional skills in client advocacy, resource coordination, and social services operations.

Position Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required:

o Current student enrolled in bachelor’s program;

o Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5;

o Student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program;

o Student must have a minimum of one (1) faculty advisor letter of recommendation;

o Student must pass all pre-employment requirements;

o Strong, professional communication skills;

o Detail oriented and highly organized.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This part-time role is on-site.

• This role may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CHECKLIST

Candidate must email their letter of interest to and attach the items listed below. All application items must be submitted as a complete package, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants selected for an internship with Cooper Green must submit to pre-employment screenings (including but not limited to: background screening, drug screening, TB Blood test, and all required administrative paperwork) prior to beginning the internship. Selected applicants must also attend an orientation at Cooper Green at the beginning of the internship on a date to be determined.

• Letter of Interest

• One (1) Faculty Advisor Letter of Recommendation

• Current Official College/University Transcript

• Resume

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.