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Health Literacy and Outreach Coordinator with We Care Jax

Not Actively Recruiting

Service Dates

October 11, 2021 - August 26, 2022

Application Window

September 27, 2021 - July 15, 2022

Location

  • Jacksonville, FL

Contact Information

Sherrie Costello
(904) 432-5073
csaunders@nefhsc.org

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Position Details

National Health Corps Service Member

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Description

***If you are interested in applying for the National Health Corps (NHC), you must first complete NHC’s Member Application, available here: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/apply. Once your application is received, you will be contacted regarding the status of your application and next steps.

The position description is available on our website: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/serve?site=5#map

This member position will be dedicated to supporting the JaxCareConnect team and initiative. JaxCareConnect is a collaboration created by the local nonprofit safety net of free and charitable clinics to assist uninsured adult Duval County residents find primary care and a medical home. In addition to establishing primary care, we evaluate the whole person and explore other barriers to healthcare to support best possible health outcomes. The member’s role will be heavily focused on identifying and participating in outreach events within neighborhoods and communities experiencing health disparities. Specific opportunities may be via emergency departments and hospital expos, faith-based community engagement, and aligning with grassroots community-based organizations. A secondary priority area will be to support the JaxCareConnect initiative to collect patient feedback through patient follow-up, administering patient experience surveys, and identifying obstacles emerging for patients that could be mitigated through community partnership referrals.

***If you are interested in applying for the National Health Corps (NHC), you must first complete NHC’s Member Application, available here: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/apply. Once your application is received, you will be contacted regarding the status of your application and next steps.

The position description is available on our website: https://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/serve?site=5#map

This member position will be dedicated to supporting the JaxCareConnect team and initiative. JaxCareConnect is a collaboration created by the local nonprofit safety net of free and charitable clinics to assist uninsured adult Duval County residents find primary care and a medical home. In addition to establishing primary care, we evaluate the whole person and explore other barriers to healthcare to support best possible health outcomes. The member’s role will be heavily focused on identifying and participating in outreach events within neighborhoods and communities experiencing health disparities. Specific opportunities may be via emergency departments and hospital expos, faith-based community engagement, and aligning with grassroots community-based organizations. A secondary priority area will be to support the JaxCareConnect initiative to collect patient feedback through patient follow-up, administering patient experience surveys, and identifying obstacles emerging for patients that could be mitigated through community partnership referrals.
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Living Allowance

$1200 - $1400 monthly

Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training

Additional Benefits

Member Assistance Program Transportation reimbursement during the service day Training and professional development opportunities

Education Requirements

GED

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Car recommended
Subject to criminal background check

Service Details

Focus Areas

Health & Nutrition

Weekly Hours

40

Location Type

Urban

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor

Placement

Individual Placement

Service Setting

Community-based Nonprofit, Community Development Organization, Health Clinic/Other Health Organization, High School, Homeless Shelter, Soup Kitchen, or Food Bank, Hospital, Organization primarily serving older adults, Recreation or Youth Center, School-based Nonprofit

Activity Types

Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities

Contact Information

Sherrie Costello
(904) 432-5073
csaunders@nefhsc.org

Hosted By

Position Details

National Health Corps Service Member

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