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Positions available year-round
Health center internships available in Allentown,
Bethlehem, Easton, Hazleton, Reading, Scranton, Stroudsburg and
Wilkes-Barre.
Other internships are available in Trexlertown only.
Health Center
Interns at PPNEP health centers have a wide range of responsibilities
including counseling on birth control options and reproductive health;
patient education, scheduling and charting; and general office
responsibilities. With additional training, PPNEP interns provide
pregnancy options counseling to patients. All health center interns
are required to attend an initial orientation and training in addition to
in-service training at the health center. Required work hours and
days are set by the center manager.
Public Information/Public Affairs
Each position is tailored to the time allowance and skills of the
intern. Projects might involve developing and implementing
outreach methods for high school and college students, publicity for
agency events, voter registration, contact with elected officials, design
and execution of printed materials -- the possibilities are wide-ranging.
When practical, the intern will handle at least one component which
can be followed to conclusion by the end of the internship.
Health Care Administration
Internships focus on planning and program/business development.
Working with the vice president for program development, interns will be
involved in the development process of specialized programs and
strategies. Interns may also assist with grant information and will
interface with every department on a regular basis. Interns are
required to commit to a minimum of one semester.
Patient Services
Working with the director of patient services, interns will assist in the development of special programs and
help in the production of information packets for our patients.
Education
Education interns will provide research and revision assistance on
educational materials, information packets, and fact sheets pertinent to
PPNEP. Working with the director of education, interns will provide
community education programs, help with the marketing of programs to
schools and other organizations, and assist with the development of
specialized programs. Intern schedules can be flexible, but a
minimum of eight hours per week is required.
Development
Interns work with both staff and volunteers, and assignments will vary
depending on the time of year. Possibilities include assisting with
special events, foundation research, data management, mailings, and
production of various written materials.
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