AmeriCorps
Community HealthCorps Member
The
Institute for Family Health’s Community HealthCorps
is a national AmeriCorps program that promotes health
care for the underserved while developing future healthcare
workers. Institute HealthCorps members engage in a variety
of projects to promote access to health care and health
information in medically underserved communities.
Stipended positions available include:
•
Conducting community outreach and health education on
preventive health topics
• Working with the Bronx Health REACH Coalition
on community-based health education activities in an effort
to eliminate racial disparities in health outcomes;
• Working with Bronx Healthy Hearts to promote healthier
nutrition options in schools and restaurants
• Providing referrals, health education, and supportive
services to homeless individuals.
• Other assignments include: translation services,
enrolling patients in health insurance programs, etc.
Living
Allowance and Benefits:
• Monthly stipend (about $11,000 for 1700 hours
of service – 11 months full-time)
• Educational award ($4,725 upon completion of service)
• Health benefits
• Child care benefits, if eligible
• Student loan deferment
• Extensive opportunities for professional development
Requirements:
• United States citizen, United States national,
or lawful permanent resident
• High school diploma or GED or commitment to obtain
during the service year
• At least 17 years of age
• Strong commitment to service
• Respect for and interest in working in medically
underserved communities
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity and initiative
To
apply: Applications for the next series of internships
are due by June 15, 2008. Positions are offered on a rolling basis, so please apply as early as possible.
Please download and fill out an application. E-mail or fax it to Olivia P.
Hare at hareo@institute2000.org
fax: 212.989.2840
If you need more information, contact Olivia P.
Hare at hareo@institute2000.org or 212.633.0800 ext. 1379
