REACH (Regional Engagement to Advance Community Health) AmeriCorps, a program of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), is dedicated to expanding capacity for public health service by providing direct outreach and education services in the Dan River Region. Community health educators will provide individualized support, addressing the region’s most pressing physical and mental health challenges.
We are seeking community health educators to serve approximately 25 hours a week over 3 months in Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County, N.C.
Details
- A stipend of $3,850 and tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement for non-host site location travel
- Approximately 25 hours a week for a service term of 300 hours
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
REACH AmeriCorps members will conduct workshops over 40 weeks in targeted census tracts in Danville City, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County. Workshops will be based on specific population health topics, addressing areas of high need and chronic health issues. Members will serve approximately 25 hours/week.
Other responsibilities include:
- Support outreach events, to include COVID vaccination clinics and neighborhood gatherings.
- Provide assistance and referrals in helping individuals address social determinants of health to include transportation, housing, food insecurity, economic distress and childcare.
- Refer individuals to REACH Community Health Workers for intensive service and connection to a primary care physician.
- Collaborate with staff, fellow AmeriCorps members, and partner organizations to develop and support service projects in the primary areas of healthy futures.
Members will receive training and mentoring from IALR staff and site representatives.
APPLICANTS MUST:
- Be at least 18 years old on their first day of service
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident alien
- Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency or agree to obtain one during the term of service
- Not have served more than the allowed number of AmeriCorps terms previous to this term
- Dress appropriately; i.e., as a professional educator and wear AmeriCorps apparel or button while in service.
- Submit to a full background check, including a sex offender registry check, state criminal history registry check, and FBI fingerprint-based check. This position may have recurring access to vulnerable populations and selection is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong health proficiency
- Health background or professional experience working with public
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Silver level National Career Readiness Certificate
- Intermediate computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Strong organizational skills
- Technology literate with the ability to use virtual meeting platforms and online programs
BENEFITS:
· Living allowance of no less than $3,850 for a service term of 300 hours over 3 months
· Eligibility for Segal Education Award of $1,565.08 at the end of a successful term of service, which can be used to repay student loans or for current or future education.
· Mileage reimbursement for non-host site location travel
· Opportunity to earn industry certifications
