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AmeriCorps – Public Health Program Jobs in Oakland, California, USA at Safe Passages
Position: AmeriCorps – Public Health Program (2025-2026)
Public Health Ameri Corps Program
TL;
DR:The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention(CDC), Ameri Corps, and Safe Passages have joined forces through Public Health Ameri Corps. Together, we are supporting the recruitment, training, and development of the next generation of public health leaders who will be ready to respond to the nation’s public health needs. The Public Health Outreach Associate position is an in-person, service-focused position through Ameri Corps with Safe Passages.
We partner with local Bay Area communities through outreach,education, and community referral linkages to eliminate barriers related to social services and health in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and other social inequities. We have highly competitive positions available with a stipend andeducationaward.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Public Health Outreach Associate/Public Health Ameri Corps Member is integral to the Public Health andWellnessTeam within Safe Passages. You will be part of a team that will evaluate, design, present, recommend, and disseminate culturally appropriate information and materials about public and nongovernmental programs and services to the communities of Alameda County. This may include participation in work groups to prepare materials, conduct in-person community outreach, facilitate healthcare and social service linkages with community members, conduct one-on-one conversations as needed, and promote messaging at public events to present information effectively.
You may also work with students grades K-12 to provide age-appropriate curriculum about public health topics such as: mental health, hygiene, exercise/fitness, food security, nutrition, environmental health, healtheducation, career pathways, stress management, etc.
Essential Functions:
Conduct in-person and telephonic outreach to educate and support targeted communities in improving their health and social needs within Alameda County;
Support individuals and families with navigating community resources, including signing up for public benefits, connections to immigration support, securing food and housing, etc.;
Provide an age-appropriate curriculum to students in grades K-12 on public health topics such as mental health, hygiene, exercise/fitness, food security, nutrition, environmental health, healtheducation, career pathways, stress management, etc.
Identify and explore new community locations to conduct outreach activities often overlooked by agencies and systems;
Support data collection and evaluation needs for determining intervention effectiveness and to implement data-driven strategies;
Maintain detailed records of all outreach events, including the number of individuals contacted, locations served, and events and number of outreach materials distributed;
Participate in regular project and stakeholder meetings to drive cross-sectorstrategic planningand coordination.
Participate in trainings and reflective group supervision to identify and improve professional competencies as a public health professional.
Benefits:
You will receive a stipend andeducationaward(s) in exchange for your volunteerism and dedication to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
You will develop professional skills, gainhands-onexperiences that will reshape your worldview, and change how you engage with your community.
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Title: AmeriCorps – Public Health Program
Company: Safe Passages
Location: Oakland, California, USA
Category: Healthcare, Non-Profit & Social Impact
