HEALTH EDUCATION INTERN
Title:Health Education Intern
Location:Columbus IN
Salary/Pay:Unpaid Internship
Company:Take Care Health
Description:As part of Walgreens Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions (www.takecarehealth.com), managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreens drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions (www.takecareemployersolutions.com), managers of worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country’s largest corporations and federal agencies.

We are seeking a Wellness Intern to join our employee health center team in Columbus, IN!

This is an unpaid internship.  The qualified candidate will be working approximately 15-20 hours a week for approximately 3 months and will work primarily between the hours of 8a-5p, with the ability to flex up or down with those hours based on the client’s needs.  This position will have the opportunity to work with the site Health Educator on program planning and implementation and will have the opportunity to work in corporate, manufacturing and health center settings.  This person will also have the opportunity to own at least 2 projects from start to finish and will be working with clients who have not exercised regularly.

Job Responsibilities include:

  • Develop educational boards for use in informal settings 
  • Observe and participate in all aspects of the current onsite health education programs
  • Assist with marketing and motivating employees to participate in programs
  • Help with program evaluations and referrals
  • Participate in on going health promotion campaigns
  • Plan, promote and lead a walking event at two manufacturing sites
  • Plan, market and implement an assigned health event on own
  • Help track participant data
  • Plan and lead two lobby learning sessions or lunch time presentations on a chronic disease

 While working at this large employer site, you will have the ability to get to know employees, while helping to improve their health status.

Qualifications:At minimum, the candidate is a senior in an accredited school of public health, health, fitness, community health; health promotion or physical education, exercise science or comparative program. Must be an energetic, enthusiastic promoter of health education and wellness. Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of a corporate organization. CPR, fitness industry or dietary certifications preferred. Ability to commit to a work schedule that some times includes various shifts.
To Apply:Apply online at:  http://www.takecarejobs.com/indiana/integrated-care_wellness/jobid399923-wellness-internship-jobs.



Recruiter Contact Information:

Suzanne Brisk
Health Education Specialist

Address:
605 Cottage Place, Columbus, IN  47201

Phone:
812-377-8813

Fax:



Suzanne.Brisk@takecarehealth.com

Date Posted: 01/04/2009