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 : This will be a pro active role, working directly in the community with our Director of Public Affairs and Director and CO Director of Patient Centered Care at various community outreach events and functions including but not limited to clothing closets, food pantries, blood drives, Driving Better Health events on our Driving Better Health Van, immunization events, health screenings, etc.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Housing , Training .

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

Service Areas :
Health , Elder Care , Hunger , Education , Homelessness , Housing , Community Outreach .

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