Improving Health for Children and Families

Overview Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) is partnering with AmeriCorps to expand access to care and improve health outcomes for medically complex children and their families. RMH-NY is seeking AmeriCorps members to serve as Patient Navigators as part of New York State’s Medicaid Waiver initiative. In this role, Patient Navigators will perform telephone outreach to families eligible for Medicaid. Responsibilities Conduct screenings for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs) Facilitate referrals and connect families to essential services Provide care coordination in collaboration with hospital partners, Social Care Networks (SCNs), and community-based organizations These efforts will strengthen RMH-NY’s capacity to help New York families achieve better health by supporting them across medical and social systems of care. Program Details Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program : Improving Health for Children and Families Program Start/End Date: 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2026 Work Schedule: Full Time Program Locations: NEW YORK New York City (incl. Long Island CT NJ NY) Accepting Applications: From 10/01/2025 To 12/31/2026 Contact: Jamillah Hoy-Rosas, 405 E 73rd St, New York NY 10021, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Listing ID: 127759 Member Duties AmeriCorps Members will be Patient Navigators supporting Community Health Workers by performing telephonic outreach to families with medically complex children in NYC. Members will: Conduct screenings for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs) Facilitate referrals and connect families to essential services Provide care coordination in collaboration with hospital partners, Social Care Networks (SCNs), and community-based organizations Program Benefits Living Allowance Stipend Education award upon successful completion of service Training Terms Permits attendance at school during off hours; permits working at another job during off hours. Skills Public Health Counseling General Skills Social Services Summary Program Type and start/end dates as listed above. This role focuses on population health and social service navigation to support families facing complex health challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr