Safe Shops Intern

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Environmental & Occupational Health (EOH) Division works with individuals, community groups, small businesses, and others to prevent or eliminate adverse health impacts from environmental factors at home, work, school, and in public spaces. Small businesses often face barriers to environmental and occupational health compliance. The Safe Shops Program provides outreach to Boston's auto shops, nail salons, and cleaning services.

DUTIES:

Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy. Helps connect residents to programs and services that promote health and advocates for residents' access to services that provide basic needs, education, housing, health care and counseling assistance. Attends community events including but not limited to block parties, community meetings, health fairs, food distribution sites, vaccine clinics, etc. to provide information about EOH programs/topics and serve as a community liaison. Develops and fosters relationships with community- and faith-based organizations. Conducts outreach to businesses, community organizations, and others to provide one-on-one and group education/training in topics covered by EOH. Provides culturally competent outreach and education. Assists small businesses in connecting to knowledge and resources to protect the health of their workers, reduce pollution, and mitigate climate impacts. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the socialdeterminants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice andhealth equity. Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues. High school or GED required, BA/BS preferred. Experience in community outreach, case management, health care, social service, or public health required. Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic groups. Good organizational skills with the ability to develop timelines, meet deadline, and be autonomous. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to work with computers for task management (use of Outlook email and calendar,Microsoft Teams, and similar) and careful record keeping (Word, Excel, use of a case tracking database,etc.) Prior experience facilitating small group meetings, classroom instruction, or family case managementsupport preferred. Knowledge/experience of local community-based organizations, Boston neighborhoods/communities, and/or the Boston Public Health Commission is preferred. Bilingual candidates strongly preferred. The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices. City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district. A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for. Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties. Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification. Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded. The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply. Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification. The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion. 15 hrs/ week for 14 weeks; working hours between M-F 9am-5pm