National Health Corps: Community Health Fellowship of NEPA

National Health Corps (NHC) Community Health Fellowship is an AmeriCorps National Service program that recruits, trains, and places individuals in resource-limited organizations in their communities called "host sites." These NHC members help build healthy communities by providing essential health education and access services to individuals in communities with histories of racial and economic inequities, while while receiving learning opportunities with health, public health and equity experts , and workforce development in three key public health roles-- community health worker, digital health navigator and/or medical interpreter.

Member Duties : Members serving in the National Health Corps: Community Health Fellowship of NEPA will be placed at social service agencies and healthcare clinics to help advance public health. They will serve various populations including uninsured, underinsured, immigrant families, the elderly, people facing homelessness and food insecurity and underserved neighborhoods.

Program Benefits : Stipend , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Elder Care , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Health , Housing , Hunger .

Skills :
Public Health , General Skills , Leadership , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Social Services , Communications .