Community Health Worker Intern (Remote)
Community Health Worker (CHW) Intern — Maternal & Family Health (Remote)
Join My Baby My Way Foundation, a mission-driven nonprofit improving outcomes for mothers, babies, and families. As a Community Health Worker (CHW) Intern, you will gain hands-on experience as a community advocate, educator, and connector. Learning to help clients navigate healthcare, social services, and wellness resources under the guidance of experienced staff.
Our CHW program supports 15,000+ mothers, babies, and families each month through community health navigation, education, and digital care tools. This internship is an opportunity to build real-world skills while contributing to meaningful work in maternal and family health.
This is an internship position with paid training and a stipend. The role is entirely remote.
Important Notice
My Baby My Way Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving families since 2020. All official hiring and recruitment communications are conducted through verified organizational channels and secure onboarding systems. Personal or sensitive information is requested only after formal selection steps are completed. If you receive communication claiming to represent MBMW that does not appear connected to our official website or major job/internship platforms, please report it to our team.
Learn more at www.MyBabyMyWay.org and through our social platforms.
What You'll Learn & Do
- Deliver culturally responsive education on pregnancy, postpartum recovery, infant care, and family wellness.
- Help clients understand care plans, appointments, and available benefits.
- Connect families to housing, food, transportation, mental health, and medical resources.
- Support engagement with MyBabyMyWay.AI and digital care tools.
- Document services accurately following HIPAA and program protocols.
- Participate in outreach activities and collaborative care coordination.
- Work with supervisors and mentors to meet quality, engagement, and reporting standards.
Training Provided (Paid)
All interns complete the MBMW CHW training pathway, which includes:
- Maternal & Family Health Foundations
- Cultural humility and advocacy
- Trauma-informed engagement
- Documentation standards
- Digital systems & workflow tools
- Client communication and outreach practices
Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development are provided throughout the internship.
Required Certifications & Clearances
- Background check clearance
- Mandated Reporter certification (may be completed with us)
- CPR & First Aid with CHW enhancement delivered through MBMW in partnership with the American Heart Association
- Successful completion of internal CHW training
Qualifications
- Commitment to serving families and advancing health equity
- Strong communication and reliability
- Comfortable using phone, text, and digital platforms
- Ability to follow structured workflows and documentation standards
- Bilingual skills highly valued
Experience in community work, healthcare navigation, outreach, or social services is helpful but not required. This internship is well-suited to students and early-career individuals looking to enter the maternal and family health field.
Internship Details & Schedule
- Internship position (non-employee)
- 120-hour internship total
- Part-time, with flexible scheduling based on program needs and client availability
- Typically completed over 6–10 weeks, depending on weekly hours
Compensation & Growth
- $750 stipend for the internship term
- Hands-on experience and mentorship in community health work
- Potential pathways into future roles in care coordination, training, and program work for standout interns