Thursday’s Child & AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
If so, Thursday’s Child is the place for you!
Founded in 1989, we began as advocates with a message to be heard: Persons Living with HIV and AIDS who had few resources and demanded to be treated with dignity. Our name comes from the anonymous, well-known 19th century poem about children born on each day of the week. ‘Thursday’s Child as far to go.’ The name spoke of hope and promise during times when there was little of either. We began as advocates and started the region’s first independent HIV housing program. Today, an HIV diagnosis is a manageable chronic condition. HIV testing is the first step all should take: knowing one’s HIV status can make the difference between life and death. Those who know their status is positive can be linked to care and live a long and prosperous life; not knowing can lead to serious illness, even death. Today, Thursday’s Child keeps its promise of going farther; we now offer various programs to support better health outcomes, provide for humane and essential needs, and continues its work to end the HIV/AIDS crisis.
This internship program will run from June 2nd - August 29th. You must be available for the entirety of the program.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) & Thursday's Child has a unique opportunity for a driven and dynamic intern.
This internship opportunity will provide experiences for practical applications of social work and related fields. It will provide a range of opportunities from individual-level services to knowledge of how the organization works. It will help to develop the intern’s ability to work with and provide for vulnerable populations with services sensitive to meet their needs, including the through the lens of trauma-informed care and in a culturally-sensitive environment to ensure appropriate access for all. The challenges unique to serving People Living with HIV will require problem-solving, collaboration with the team and supervisor, attention to detail and thoughtful communication. These challenges are opportunities for professional growth.
Some key activities and goals of this internship include:
Providing direct client services and foster skills related to the intake/assessment processes, active listening, client-centered approaches, problem-solving, documentation procedures, and collaboration with key organizational partners and staff.
The experience will provide for the practical application of social work values and principles.
The intern would be responsible for direct client services under the Safety Net and Ryan White EFA programs, which provide assistance to clients in the form of food cards and supplies.
The intern would be responsible to respond to clients’ requests for these services, obtain eligibility paperwork, document it according to program protocols, and meet with the client to provide the service. The intern will have the assistance of the supervisor in order to evaluate requests and to provide appropriate additional services, such as information and referrals, as needed.
The intern will also have the opportunity to work with Testing as Prevention staff for community outreach efforts, and provide HIV-related health education to individuals and groups. This includes tabling at health fairs, colleges, Pride events, and/or substance abuse treatment centers. The intern will assist program staff develop outreach materials, including our social media posts to promote HIV awareness days, education, and the testing program.
The initial responsibilities first require completion of training, including HIPAA and NYS-Public Health Law Article 27F, and Thursday’s Child policies and procedures.
The intern will have opportunities to shadow staff for learning and discussion. The intern will be encouraged to attend HIV health services committee meetings.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.Projects as assigned in collaboration with other staff memebers.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must be a fulltime student at an accredited 4-year college or postgraduateMust have a GPA of 3.0 or higher majoring in a Healthcare degree or related fieldMust commit to the full duration of the program and full-time hoursMust have exceptional computer skills Complete full internship starts June 2nd – August 29thHybrid ScheduleAHF Commitment
We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.
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