Paid Community Health Worker Mentored Internship Program
ONLINE INFO SESSION THURSDAY MAY 4 @6PM | REGISTER HERE
Interested in the helping professions? Considering a career in Social Work, Human Service, Community Health, or Social Justice? New to this type of work and wanting to get experience in a supportive, friendly environment? This program might be a great fit for you.
In partnership with LifeLong Medical, Berkeley City College Social Work and Human Services program is running a PAID mentored internship for Community Health Workers. This is an opportunity to earn and learn, get valuable feedback and training, and build your resume with real-life experience that can help open job doors in the future. Participants in the program will enroll in Social Work and Human Services courses, and work 10-20 paid hours on-site at a LifeLong clinic in the East Bay. Hourly rate is $22.
APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 10, 2023 | APPLY HERE
Details
- Learn the skills to work in a community health center connecting patients to behavioral health services
- Dates: August 2023 – August 2024
- Hours: 10-20 per week (flexible)
- Pay: $22 per hour
- Intern orientation & ongoing training
- Wrap around support services
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the U.S
- DACA Recipients Qualify
- Requirements
- Required form
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Coursework at BCC
- Social and Human Services Work Readiness Certificate (HUSV 510A/B | Summer 2023 | FREE)
- Community Health Worker Certificate (HUSV 500A/B | Fall 2023 | FREE)
- Issues in Human Health or Introduction to Social Work (HLTED 1 or HUSV 121 | Spring 2024 | 3 units)
How to Apply
Fill out the short application here.
There is a short essay at the end of the application. You may want to think about it before starting. The prompt is: In 500 words or less, please tell us about yourself, what you hope to bring to this role, and what you hope to take away from this role.
Timeline
- May 10, 2023 Last date to submit application
- May 19, 2023 Notification of acceptance
- June 17, 2023 Summer course-work prep begins
- August 2023 Paid orientation hours start
- September 2023 Internship placement starts
- August 2024 Program ends