Being an AmeriCorps Health fellow involves providing health education, health screenings, and connecting patients to health care benefits and services. They will engage in community and organizational outreach efforts related to health education and access to health care services/benefits.
Service Activities
AmeriCorps Health Fellow activities will include:
Health Coaching – Provide health coaching in one-on-one or group settings.
Care Coordination – Provide health screening and connecting 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) to provide education about available health services, resources, and related programs, and health care options.
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 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
Improving access to primary and preventative care services for the medically underserved communities that we serve.
Position Outcomes
LifeLong Medical Care’s AmeriCorps program mission is to become a pipeline for careers in community health centers that are improving access to primary and preventative care services for the medically underserved communities that we serve. AmeriCorps Health Fellows would educate patients about disease prevention and management, and overall wellness that gives them the knowledge and skills they need to make smart choices about their health. They will provide and connect patients with health and social services in their communities that will help them lead healthier lives.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
By serving with us, you would:
Experience working with diverse populations
- Learn specific transferable skills in the community healthcare field and primary care environment;
- Become a strong leader by addressing health issues;
- Gain insight in serving in non-profit, federally qualified health center settings;
- Plan large-scale events (e.g. AmeriCorps Week) and service projects;
- Gain personal satisfaction of taking on challenges and seeing results;
- Making lifelong friends with a common interest in health and community service.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Creativity & Problem Solving
Capable of generating possible solutions
Teamwork
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, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Planning
Create environment of contribution, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, 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, 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