Description
The Community Health Educator for the Westside Alive Project will represent the face of SASI in the 9 Chicago Westside communities by helping to create and present the Westside Alive project using Town Hall formats (community discussions) to normalize community “stigma” topics. These topics include an overview of community public health on HIV and PrEP (the importance of testing and adherence), mental health access (confronting mental health personal beliefs/bases and where to seek aid), STDs (prevalence and testing), harm reduction through Naloxone training (overdose prevention) and addiction (what addiction is/isn’t). The position will provide outreach and education to community members in schools, churches, other nonprofits and community organizations, and other treatment centers.
The Community Health Educator for the Westside Alive Project will represent the face of SASI in the 9 Chicago Westside communities by helping to create and present the Westside Alive project using Town Hall formats (community discussions) to normalize community “stigma” topics. These topics include an overview of community public health on HIV and PrEP (the importance of testing and adherence), mental health access (confronting mental health personal beliefs/bases and where to seek aid), STDs (prevalence and testing), harm reduction through Naloxone training (overdose prevention) and addiction (what addiction is/isn’t). The position will provide outreach and education to community members in schools, churches, other nonprofits and community organizations, and other treatment centers.
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Living Allowance
$800
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$1249 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
- Eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
- Enrollment in the AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP) for accessible, free mental health services
- Extensive professional development
Education Requirements
Less than High School Completed
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check