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14 people are interested
Chemical Dependency Program Volunteer or Intern
ORGANIZATION: NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Inc.
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14 people are interested
The Renaissance Program is licensed outpatient chemical dependency treatment program that provides primary, relapse prevention and co-occurring disorders treatment services to meet the diverse needs of adults with substance use disorders. A volunteer or intern in this position will track data, manage referrals, staff an community-outreach table at events and do other office duties as assigned.
We are looking for a volunteer or intern with office skills including database and data entry experience, good record keeping and organizational skills and oral and written communication skills. A compassionate person who has a positive attitude and is a team player and some knowledge of behavioral health is helpful.
The time commitment is for a minimum of 10 hours a week for 3 months.
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About NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Inc.
Location:
1256 Penn Ave North, Suite 5300, Minneapolis, MN 55411, US
Mission Statement
Actively partnering to create a healthier community. We envision NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center as a highly desirable place for healthcare: Where people of all traditions receive culturally-appropriate human services and clinical health care. Where best practices of prevention, primary care, and complimentary care are infused into an integrated health and human services approach. Where an emphasis on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyle choices weaves NorthPoint into the total fabric of the community. Health education, proper nutrition, and self-reliance are promoted in appealing ways. Service expands beyond the original facility walls and is provided to teens, and single adults, as well as to families. Where the welcoming and caring atmosphere created by the professional health care staff, clinic staff, and human services staff and volunteers exceed patient and client expectations for expertise and adaptability.
Description
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is a comprehensive health and human services agency located in the heart of North Minneapolis. NorthPoint is comprised of two organizations: a community services nonprofit with a broad array of social and human services (NorthPoint Inc.); and a full service community health center (NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center) that includes medical, dental and behavioral health clinics. NorthPoint seeks to reduce health disparities, improve health outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of life for all residents of North Minneapolis by providing high quality medical, dental and behavioral health care, along with integrated social services such as its food shelf, housing resources and domestic violence services -- with respect, dignity and sensitivity to a culturally rich and ethnically diverse community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1315 Penn Ave NorthMinneapolis, MN 55411
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Database Administration
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- a minimum of 10 hours a week for 3 months
- some knowledge of behavioral health and chemical dependency is helpful