The Public Health AmeriCorps member will increase their knowledge of public health needs by engaging in various activities related to patient outreach and education, follow-through in care, and patient retention in care.
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Member Duties :
Provide patients with preventative health education and interventions
Increase health equity through social-emotional learning interventions
Use the Unite Us platform which provides screening for social determinants of health and resource navigation. This will assist with team case management, outreach, and education.
Assist with recruitment of volunteers
Strengthen the Clinic’s telehealth capabilities and utilization
Participate in Clinic monthly team meetings
Perform and analyze data in order to improve patient care and outcomes for patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes o SMBP program o Glooko program o Roadmap and outcome measurement program o Address the worsening opioid crisis and other substance abuse o Work with the Clinic team to reduce the effects of prescription drugs, opioids, and other substances o Promote awareness, education, and stigma reduction around SUD recovery in the community and initiate referrals as needed
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Stipend .
Terms
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Health .
Skills
Social Services , First Aid , Team Work , Public Health , Medicine , General Skills , Non-Profit Management .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
2024-2025 Community Outreach Health Clinic PHA Member