Healthy Communities is CHC’s Public Health 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 $17,600 living allowance completing 1700 hours during the service year. This is approximate to serving 32 hours a week for 52 weeks. Service is anticipated to begin on September 5, 2023 and end on August 31, 2024. AmeriCorps members do not participate in any prohibited activities as outlined by AmeriCorps.
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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 underserved 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 : Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Health , Homelessness .
Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Health , Homelessness .
Skills :
General Skills , Public Health , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Community Organization .
General Skills , Public Health , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Healthy Communities - Community Health Center
Program Start/End Date
09/05/2023 - 08/31/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: None Maximum: None
Program Locations
CONNECTICUT
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From 06/29/2023 To 08/31/2023
Contact
Raneda Porter
19 Grand Street
Middletown CT 06457
4753551229
porterr@chc1.com
chc1.com
Listing ID
119635
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