Health Futures - AmeriCorps

Background

The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Scope of Service

The Healthy Futures AmeriCorps member will partner with the Family Support team to address barriers to health, wellness and self-sufficiency for refugees and other immigrants with a focus on physical and mental health issues. This position reports to the Senior Health Liaison.

Responsibilities

• Work with the IRC Medical Case Manager to provide care coordination and advocacy for newly arrived families with special medical needs
• Aid in educating new families on how to access health care services in the community
• Aid in scheduling medical appointments, as appropriate
• Assist clients with navigating healthcare and social service systems, including teaching them
• Show strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job Requirement

• Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must commit to one full term of service
• Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service
• Must complete a National Service Criminal History check

Compensation

(Pay Rate: $25,200). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.

US Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.