What are the responsibilities and job description for the Colorado Public Health Works position at AmeriCorps?
Colorado Public Health Works
You can be a Community Health Worker serving and supporting local public health in your community. Colorado Public Health Works provides a year of professional experience in the field of public health, targeted not limited to, young people ages 17-25 from local communities throughout Colorado to increase the capacity of Local Public Health Agencies (LPHA). Previous education and public health work hours can be credited for program requirements. Local Public Health Agencies work to improve community well-being by providing services that help prevent disease, illness and injury, particularly in communities (populations) most adversely impacted by social, economic and environmental disparities. CHWs provide a range of supports and encompass positions in settings from Local Public Health Agencies to Hospitals, Community Health Clinics, and other Community Based Organizations.
Member Duties : The Community Health Worker in Public Health Works supports the modernization of the public health system in Colorado. By aligning AmeriCorps and USDOL Apprenticeship programs creating pathways to quality public health related careers through onsite experience and training. AmeriCorps members address the nation's most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Apprenticeship provides 2000 hours of hands-on experience provided through on the job training and related instruction. The experience is centered around training towards a series of competencies that include. cultural mediation among individuals, communities and health and social service systems, culturally appropriate health education and information, coordination of care, case management support and assistance for individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems, implementation of individual and community assessments.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Tribal , Hunger , Veterans , Community Outreach , Health , Public Health AmeriCorps , Technology .
Skills :
Environment , Communications , Public Health , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , Counseling , Team Work , Leadership , Youth Development , Community Organization , Education , Writing / Editing , Teaching / Tutoring , Medicine , Public Speaking , General Skills .
