Health Futures - Americorps

About the role

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
• Assist in scheduling medical appointments, as appropriate
• Absorb responsibility for assisting clients in navigating healthcare and social service systems, including teaching them

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 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

Skills

• 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
• Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 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

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

Pay

(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.

Schedule

Exact schedule details are not specified but will be provided upon hire.