Community Outreach Intern - CHW

ABOUT US:

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and everyone at Neighborhood makes this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you!

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE:

**This internship is open exclusively to students who completed the UCSD Community Health Worker program.**

Neighborhood Healthcare is offering a Community Outreach Internship designed for UCSD CHW students who want to gain real-world experience in public health and community engagement. As a Community Outreach Intern, you’ll support efforts to increase healthcare access, provide education and resources, and build trust with patients and community members across San Diego County.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct outreach in the community and at Neighborhood Healthcare clinics
• Educate the public on services offered by NHC to reduce healthcare gaps
• Refer patients to Certified Enrollment Counselors for CalFresh, Covered California, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
• Serve as a liaison between NHC and community stakeholders or partner agencies
• Represent NHC at meetings, outreach events, and health fairs
• Help plan and coordinate outreach activities and community events
• Promote NHC programs, services, and health education resources
• Document outreach activities in Asana project management software
• Prepare monthly reports summarizing outreach impact and findings

Location & Travel Expectations

This role will primarily support outreach efforts based out of Escondido or El Cajon, depending on operational needs. Interns must be comfortable traveling to outreach events throughout San Diego county, including community partner locations, health fairs, and off-site events. Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel are essential for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed the UCSD Community Health Worker program
• Bilingual preferred (Arabic, Spanish, Pashto, or Persian)

BENEFITS:

• Gain real-world experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center serving diverse communities

• Develop skills in communication, cultural sensitivity, and patient interaction

• Strengthen your resume and build professional references
• Make a direct, positive impact on the patient experience
• Gain practical experience in community engagement and public health

This internship provides a meaningful opportunity to apply your communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills in a real-world healthcare setting and prepare for a future career in community health!

Important Application Note:
This opportunity is available only to students who completed the UCSD Community Health Worker program. As part of the application process, you will be asked to enter a program-specific code provided to you by your instructor or program coordinator. Applications submitted without this code may not be considered.