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Intern, Disability & Accessibility Services

Intern, Disability & Accessibility Services

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.

On-site, Remote

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Part-time

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Disability & Accessibility Services Intern will support initiatives aimed at advancing disability inclusion, accessibility, and equitable patient care across the organization. Working closely with the Director of Quality & Accessibility Services and in collaboration with the program manager, this intern will help identify and organize community-based resources that can support patients with disabilities and their caregivers.
In addition, the intern will assist in the development of staff education materials related to Disability Sensitivity Training, with a particular focus on exploring and helping conceptualize training content related to language, respectful communication, and ableism awareness. This role is ideal for a student or emerging professional interested in health equity, disability advocacy, patient experience, accessibility, and inclusive healthcare practices.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
The Disability & Accessibility Services Intern will support initiatives aimed at advancing disability inclusion, accessibility, and equitable patient care across the organization. Working closely with the Director of Quality & Accessibility Services and in collaboration with the program manager, this intern will help identify and organize community-based resources that can support patients with disabilities and their caregivers.
In addition, the intern will assist in the development of staff education materials related to Disability Sensitivity Training, with a particular focus on exploring and helping conceptualize training content related to language, respectful communication, and ableism awareness. This role is ideal for a student or emerging professional interested in health equity, disability advocacy, patient experience, accessibility, and inclusive healthcare practices.
Key Responsibilities
  • Research, compile, and help maintain a list of community-based resources, programs, and services that may benefit patients with disabilities and their families.
  • Organize resource information in a clear, accessible, and user-friendly format for team and patient use.
  • Assist in identifying gaps in existing disability-related resources and recommend opportunities for expansion.
  • Support the program manager in the design and development of Disability Sensitivity Training materials for staff.
  • Contribute to the exploration and conceptualization of training content focused on language use, disability etiquette, respectful communication, and ableism in healthcare settings.
  • Assist with drafting, formatting, and reviewing educational materials, presentations, tip sheets, or other training tools.
  • Participate in team meetings and provide project support for ongoing disability and accessibility initiatives.
  • Help with basic administrative and project coordination tasks related to accessibility and patient experience efforts.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the team's goals.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma, current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, in public health, healthcare administration, social work, disability studies, education, communications, psychology, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in disability inclusion, accessibility, patient experience, health equity, or inclusive healthcare.
  • Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to synthesize information and present it clearly and thoughtfully.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on assigned projects.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.

Learning Opportunities
This internship offers an opportunity to:
  • Gain hands-on experience in disability and accessibility work within a healthcare setting.
  • Contribute to meaningful initiatives that improve patient experience and equitable care.
  • Learn about staff education, inclusive training development, and healthcare quality improvement.
  • Build knowledge of community resource navigation for patients with disabilities.

Note: Individualized support and guidance will be provided to help establish the necessary infrastructure for success in this role.
Work Schedule
  • 10 hours per week

Schedule to be determined based on team needs and intern availability
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$33,300.00 - $44,400.00

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1947

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