Community Health Specialist (900)

Through the Gem State Public Health program, members will conduct needs assessments regarding collaborations and partnerships, and recruit potential partnerships as well as coordinate meetings, design training materials, and provide other support to public health agencies. Members will help coordinate ASIST Training for community members to increase the number of suicide prevention interventionists throughout Idaho. The program will offer members academic advising and the opportunity to explore degree options that focus on public health. Member Duties : The Community Health Specialist will increase public health services by assisting the Director of Volunteer Services in the day-to-day operation of the Rexburg Free Clinic to expand, and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs.Duties will include:Assisting with event planning and partnership development focused on increasing the public's and business community's awareness and understanding of the Rexburg Free Clinic's mission and programs offered; helping design webpage, social media, and web resources provided by the Rexburg Free Clinic; providing resources related to mental health and assist patients seeking care at the Rexburg Free clinic; collect, analyze and report program specific data to board members; help prepare and sit in on board meetings with Clinic's board members. Program Benefits : Stipend Education award upon successful completion of service Training. Terms : Car recommended Permits working at another job during off hours Permits attendance at school during off hours. Service Areas : Health Public Health AmeriCorps Children/Youth. Skills : Counseling Communications Community Organization Public Health #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps