Our AmeriCorps Health Fellows program is a community service and professional development opportunity wrapped into one. This experience enables individuals to connect our patients and communities in need to services to increase access to healthcare services, and health benefits programs, and promote prevention and wellness; while developing skills and exposure to the healthcare field.
Service Activities
What LifeLong AmeriCorps Fellows Will Do
Health Coaching – Provide health coaching in one-on-one or group settings.
Care Coordination – Provide health screening and connect patients to health care benefits and services.
Case Management/Patient Navigation – Assist individuals with navigating health-related services/programs; provide eligibility assistance and enrollment in health insurance, coverage, and other health benefits programs.
Community Engagement & Outreach – Conduct outreach in the community (i.e. schools, community centers, events, and shelters); provide education about available health resources and related programs and health care options.
COVID-19 Response – Support COVID-19-related activities such as vaccination efforts, providing educational information, and linking patients to health services and/or social resources (i.e. food, transportation, etc.)
Volunteer Recruitment/Management – Assist with recruitment, training, and retention of non-AmeriCorps volunteers; assist with the management of non-AmeriCorps volunteers.
Service Projects – Participate in various service projects; coordinate and engage fellows in planning and participating in community service projects.
Training – Attend trainings on various health topics and resources as needed for placement, plus professional development training as available.
Community Need Addressed
Chronic Care Management, Adolescent Health and Wellness, Health and Wellness Promotion, Behavioral Health, Community Outreach, Geriatric Health and Wellness, Pediatric Health and Wellness, Women's Health and Prenatal Care, and Dental Services.
Position Outcomes
We are recruiting for 20 full-time in-person positions (up 40 hours/week, flexibility may be available based upon position) and require a 6-month commitment to serve a minimum of 900 service hours. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about health equity and social justice and are considering public health, medicine, social work, and mental/behavioral health for their higher education/career goals. The duration of this program is January 2024 to June 2024.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
CPR/First Aid certification.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment