DEADLINE APRIL 20th: Internship/Practicum: Health Leads Summer Fellowships
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 20th
NOTE TO STUDENTS: IF YOU PLAN TO USE THIS FOR YOUR REQUIRED PRACTICUM, YOU MUST HAVE IT APPROVED BY YOUR FACULTY ADVISOR AND REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.
OVERVIEW
Health Leads is seeking highly-motivated, innovative undergraduate and graduate students to join our organization this summer. The Summer Fellowships are an opportunity to gain first-hand experience and insight into the operations of a national non-profit, the exciting work in healthcare and the non-profit sector as well as develop critical professional skills via workshops and mentorship.
Over the course of nine weeks (May 31-July 29), Summer Fellows receive an orientation to Health Leads’ culture and work closely with members of the National Team on a high-impact project within a specific department. At the end of the project, fellows give a final presentation to staff across the country, reflecting on their experience and sharing their end product.
Candidates need to be available for the full 9 weeks of the fellowship for 20 hrs/week. They do not need to be focused on healthcare but must have an interest in social entrepreneurial organizations. Fellowships are based in Health Leads’ national headquarters in Boston’s downtown crossing area. All Summer Fellows will receive summer housing at Boston University and therefore must be a current BU student or graduated May 2016.
ABOUT HEALTH LEADS:
Health Leads is a social enterprise that envisions a healthcare system that addresses all patients’ basic
resource needs as a standard part of quality care. For 20 years, Health Leads has worked with leading
healthcare organizations to tackle social co-morbidities by connecting patients to the community-based resources they need to be healthy – from food to transportation to healthcare benefits. Health Leads is committed to leveraging its tools, expertise and direct services to change what “counts” as healthcare – and accelerate the leadership, best practices, incentives and research required to improve the health and well-being of patients.
2016 FELLOWSHIP DEPARTMENTS
Please see below for description of each fellowship
– Launch and Implementation (2 positions)
– Learning Network
– Value Case (2 positions)
– Development (2 positions)
– People and Culture
GENERAL FELLOWSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:
– Interest in social entrepreneurial organizations; candidates do not need to be focused on healthcare
– Passion for the mission of Health Leads and strong commitment to Health Leads’ core values: belief in collective strength and the power of shared work, constant and courageous learning, celebrating
our victories and each other, and stepping up leaders in a common vision
– Track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions; ability to bring creativity and
collaboration to teamwork
– Ability to excel in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, diverse, results-oriented culture
– Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and
work closely with a wide range of constituents
– Strong organizational skills, outstanding attention to detail, high degree of flexibility, and sense of
humor
– Current involvement in or interest in pursuing a career pathway that addresses the intersection of
health and poverty is a plus
– Additional qualifications for positions stated within description
FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit all application materials (resume and compelling cover letter) to the contact email
listed for the position(s). If you are interested in applying to multiple fellowships, please address this
in a single cover letter but be sure to email both contact people with your application.
DEADLINE: Applications close on April 20th.
Interviews will occur April 21-April 29.
Final decisions and offers will be made by May 4th.
First day of summer fellowship is May 31st
Last day of summer fellowship is July 29th
All positions are 20 hours/week
DETAILS ABOUT EACH DEPARTMENT:
I. PEOPLE AND CULTURE
The Summer Fellow will work with the People & Culture team to create resources to enhance Health Leads’ inclusive and dynamic environment. Projects will include creating an interactive and easy-to-use online directory for staff to become better connected with their colleagues and the organization and researching Human Resources (HR) trends, benefits and best practices to support the development of new policies. Contact: Hannah Nichols hnichols@healthleadsusa.org
II. DEVELOPMENT (2 POSITIONS)
We’re excited to welcome Summer Fellows to our team! Learn about internal operations in nonprofit philanthropy, while building transferable research, content development, and data management skills. Our Summer Fellows gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing revenue-generating systems and processes, navigating the ins and outs of Salesforce CRM, and providing logistical, research, and writing support for externally facing fundraisers. Contact: Sheila Moussavi smoussavi@healthleadsusa.org
III. VALUE CASE – RESOURCE LANDSCAPE
Health Leads plays an integral role in helping patients access resources ranging from food pantries and childcare, to legal and job placement services. However, for patients living far away from a resource, their geographic location can impact their ability to successfully access a resource. In this position, you will have the opportunity to analyze the geographic distribution of our patients’ needs, particularly in comparison to the resource landscape. In addition to helping us understand this gap, you will have the opportunity to hone skills in data analysis and communication. Contact: Lianna Cohen lcohen@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
– Experience manipulating medium-to-large data sets and executing analyses preferred.
– Experience solving complex analytical problems using logical reasoning and hypothesis-driven approaches.
– Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and effectively.
IV. VALUE CASE – PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
In this position, the Summer Fellow will explore primary and secondary drivers in our Program data for insights in developing the “gold standard” for process improvement. Is there a certain way we can conduct intake to help more patients’ address their social needs? Are there any particular methods of screening an individual for social needs that are more effective than others? This position provides the opportunity to contribute towards defining the best practice for addressing patients’ social needs in the healthcare sector, while honing skills in data analysis and communication. Contact: Lianna Cohen lcohen@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
– Experience manipulating medium-to-large data sets and executing analyses preferred.
– Experience solving complex analytical problems using logical reasoning and hypothesis-driven approaches.
– Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and effectively.
V. LEARNING NETWORK
Help our Team understand Alternative Workforces such as CHWs and Case/care Managers, who may be working on social needs. Health Leads has traditionally worked with an undergraduate volunteer workforce, and increasingly we have customers who want to use Reach and other tools with full time staff to address patient social needs. We need an intern who would conduct a combination of literature review and interviews of current partners and selected others. Our intern would seek to answer the questions: How are these alternative work forces funded? What Capacity do work forces handle (# of cases, considering intervention level)? How are work forces trained (or what type of skills, knowledge, etc do jobs require)? Contact Chloe Green: cgreen@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
– Experience conducting interviews and qualitative research a plus
VI. LAUNCH AND IMPLEMENTATION (2 POSITIONS)
The Health Leads Summer Fellow(s) will spend the summer exploring an exciting opportunity to work with clients across the miles, supporting the Community Resource Hub and the West LA desk in Southern California. The fellows selected for this role will work remotely from Boston and hold a large caseload of clients, providing formal screenings for social needs, conducting intakes for those interested in working with Health Leads, and following up with clients to connect to resources. Fellows selected for these roles will have an opportunity to provide feedback to Health Leads about the process, including trends and themes. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to partake in manageable projects over the summer to support the California teams, including Launch and Implementation, based on skills and interest. By the conclusion of the summer, fellows will: Apply previous Health Leads’ Advocate experience in working with a high volume of clients with a range in needs, age, and population; understand the resource landscape in the greater Los Angeles area; understand the collaborative relationship between Health Leads and Kaiser Permanente; apply professional development skills while supporting the California teams on manageable projects.
Contact: Katie Cosner kcosner@healthleadsusa.org
Additional qualifications:
– Interest in and ability to serve high volume of clients with a focus on quality interactions in an innovative program model
