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Job description
AmeriCorps Community Health Fellowship
The AmeriCorps Community Health Fellowship will provide students and community health workers with community health field experiences serving vulnerable communities. This fellowship will enhance competencies to screen patients for structural determinants of health, refer individuals to social and healthcare services, provide healthcare education to high-risk patients, and expand capacity within primary care and public health organizations. During the fellowship, AmeriCorps members will receive advanced training and professional development opportunities. Upon the completion of the program, member will receive an education award which can be used for current or future school expenses.
Member Duties : Fellowship opportunities may vary depending on placement. Also, part-time commitment to complete service term over the course of 3 months, with flexible end date. Listed below are general scope of work: - Screening for Structural Determinants of Health (SDOH) for new and current patients/clients - Refer individuals to appropriate social services and healthcare services, as related to SDOH screening - Provide healthcare education to high-risk individuals - Take vital signs and blood pressure checks of patients/clients
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Homelessness , Housing , Public Health AmeriCorps .
Skills :
Community Organization , Education , Leadership , Public Health , Public Speaking , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Team Work
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
Who can apply
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