Wake Forest University Public Health Corps Job at AmeriCorps
The Office of Civic & Community Engagement at Wake Forest University will host 15 AmeriCorps members who will conduct health outreach & education, provide patient navigation of services, and build capacity at community health clinics in Forsyth County, North Carolina. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for improving health knowledge and access to medical care for low-income individuals and families. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will recruit and manage volunteers who will be engaged in providing medical services and health education. AmeriCorps members will serve part-time for 900 hours per year. They will participate in training, workshops, and public health talks with community leaders.
Member Duties : Members will provide patient navigation services, health education, volunteer recruitment and management, database management, outreach and communication, patient intake and follow-up, and translation services.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Public Health AmeriCorps .
Public Health AmeriCorps .
Skills :
Medicine , Community Organization , Social Services , Counseling , Leadership , Public Health , Team Work , First Aid , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology .
Medicine , Community Organization , Social Services , Counseling , Leadership , Public Health , Team Work , First Aid , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Wake Forest University Public Health Corps
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 08/31/2024
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NORTH CAROLINA
Accepting Applications
From 04/10/2023 To 08/31/2023
Contact
Amanda Alston
1834 Wake Forest Rd.
Winston Salem NC 27109
3367583705
alstona@wfu.edu
communityengagement.wfu.edu
Listing ID
113709
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.