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Medical Advocate Internship - Parks Francis

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Medical Advocate Internship is a part-time, non-compensation position within the Safety and Wellness - Sexual Violence Support Services Program.
  • Interns will provide 24-hour medical advocacy to survivors in hospital emergency rooms and police districts, requiring a one-year service commitment and completion of 40+ hours of Crisis Intervention Training.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a personal vehicle and valid driver's license, and have a flexible work schedule.
  • This role offers valuable experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities, and the chance to work alongside veteran advocates.
  • Salary details are not provided, but the position requires a year of experience through the internship commitment.

Description

  

POSITION TITLE: Medical Advocate Internship  

STATUS: Part-time 

GRADE: Non-compensation 

DEPT/PROGRAM NAME: Safety and Wellness - Sexual Violence Support Services Program 

reports to: Program Manager, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention - SVSS 

SUPERVISES: N/A 

  

SUMMARY: Want to gain valuable work experience while helping others with crisis recovery and support? Do you enjoy being able to work from home from time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!

  

ESSENTIAL responsibilities: As a medical advocate intern, you will be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. With the survivor’s permission, advocates are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews. Interns must demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault. Interns should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training. Intern Advocates will benefit from comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities and opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations.

  

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: 

  • Locations: Chicago, Chicago Heights, and Addison
  • Must be 18 yrs. or older
  • One-year commitment required
  • Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required
  • Requires mobile phone
  • Flexible work schedule

WORK SCHEDULE: Varies      



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