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AmeriCorps Member- Community Health Worker/Chronic Disease Education Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at Legacy Community Health Services, Inc.
Position: Â AmeriCorps Member- Community Health Worker (Chronic Disease Education)
Do you have an interest in gaining valuable experience in the Healthcare Industry?
Legacy Community Health is hiring immediately for Community Health Workers through our partnership with the Ameri Corps Program. Ameri Corps is a Federal Program that connects Americans with Community Services in Health, Public Safety, etc.
The session begins September 3, 2024. Must commit to completing the 1700-hour requirement by August 31, 2025. The bi-weekly (every two weeks) stipend is $700, less applicable taxes.
If you are seeking Full Time/Permanent positions only, please check out our Legacy Openings on our Careers Page. This is a Temporary Position;
Eligible for renewal for future Ameri Corps sessions.
Located at the Montrose Allen Parkway office at 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
About the Position
The Ameri Corps Member – Community Health Worker (Chronic DiseaseEducation) supports the linkage of patients to Legacy’s available chronic disease management and chronic diseasepreventionpatienteducationservices.
Key Responsibilities
Provide healtheducationand screenings with a goal of increasing health outcomes and access to care.
Deliver healtheducationsessions relevant to the communities in which they serve.Educationwill include, but is not limited to, diabetes, maternal/child morbidity and mortality, cancer, family planning, and HIV.
Conduct health screenings including diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, sexual health, etc.
Facilitate primary and preventative care appointments at Legacy for individuals with any identified health care needs.
Engage in health fairs, community meetings, and presentations to increase community reach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
In addition to the activities above, all Legacy Community Health Corps Members will:
Represent Legacy’s Ameri Corps Program by wearing the Ameri Corps logo daily.
In the event of a local, state, or federal disaster declaration, Ameri Corps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or be required by One Star to activate to assist in disaster response and recovery activities within their communities. This may involve virtual service opportunities or in-person service opportunities. This may include service opportunities outside of the member’s standard service hours or in place of their standard service duties.
In the event of a large-scale, high needs local, state, or federal disaster, Ameri Corps members may voluntarily or be required by One Star to deploy to an area outside of their service area to assist in disaster response and recovery activities.
Nonessential Functions:
Legacy Community Health Corps Members may have opportunities to engage in the following activities:
Work with community partners to identify service opportunities in alignment with the program design.
Members may be asked to perform other position-related instructions within the scope of their normal service activities as requested by their site supervisor and/or Ameri Corps program staff in alignment with the grant and not unallowable or prohibited activities and subject to reasonable accommodation.
Provide translation and interpretation services as appropriate.
About Legacy Community Health
Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Ou…
Title: AmeriCorps Member- Community Health Worker/Chronic Disease Education
Company: Legacy Community Health Services, Inc.
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Healthcare, Non-Profit & Social Impact
