Healthy Communities

Healthy Communities is Community Health Center Inc.'s AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services. This is a full-time position with $25,000 living allowance completing 1700 hours during the service year. This is approximate to serving 33 hours a week for 52 weeks. Service is anticipated to begin on September 8, 2026 and end on August 31, 2027. AmeriCorps members do not participate in any prohibited activities as outlined by AmeriCorps. Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will serve in positions that provide a variety of experiences throughout the organization. Positions are designed to increase access to health care for populations & develop tomorrow's health care workforce. A mix of office work & community work can be expected and will vary based on the position. In addition to the primary duties of each position, members will have the opportunity to do a variety of organized service projects with their fellow members throughout the state. Monthly team meetings give members an opportunity to receive training on different topics, share their experiences, bond with team members, & learn more about AmeriCorps and CHC. The position also provides members with professional development training and opportunities to explore other areas of interest within the organization. AmeriCorps members do not participate in any prohibited activities as outlined by AmeriCorps. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible,Education award upon successful completion of service,Health Coverage,Training,Stipend,Living Allowance. Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours,Uniforms provided and required,Car recommended,Permits working at another job during off hours. Service Areas : Community Outreach,Public Health AmeriCorps,Health. Skills : Team Work,Public Health,Conflict Resolution,Public Speaking,General Skills,Community Organization,Social Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps