What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCCE- Juniata College VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
Juniata College aims to work with Broad Top Area Medical Center (BTAMC) to build capacity for providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved populations in Huntingdon County, with a focus on health access for all. BTAMC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). FQHC's are nonprofit health centers that receive funding from the U.S. federal government and are designed to ensure that individuals, particularly those who are uninsured or underinsured, have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. With this project, BTAMC specifically seeks to expand access to preventive and restorative dental care, ensuring that all residents, regardless of income, can receive the services they need. The project is anchored in addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH), specifically Health Care Access and Quality, one of the five key SDOH recognized by the CDC. BTAMC has a foundation of primary healthcare services and is now focused on expanding dental services, with the goal of providing care within a 20-minute drive of every resident in the county. This includes increasing service capacity, enhancing outreach efforts, and ensuring low-income and uninsured individuals have access to essential dental care. Huntingdon County faces significant health disparities, especially in dental care access.
Member Duties : The Y1 AmeriCorps VISTA member will support expanded dental care access for low-income individuals in rural Huntingdon County, PA, through Broad Top Area Medical Center (BTAMC). They will develop educational campaigns (brochures, flyers, social media) to raise awareness about dental services and preventive care. The VISTA will organize workshops, health fairs, and school-based programs to promote oral health. They will also create or enhance referral and navigation systems to connect individuals with care, addressing barriers like transportation. The VISTA will track service data and patient outcomes to improve outreach efforts. They will build sustainable partnerships with local organizations and assist with fundraising and grant writing to ensure long-term support for BTAMC’s dental services. VISTA will assist the community by improving access to essential care, reducing health disparities, and fostering long-term partnerships to combat poverty as a social determinant of health.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Campus Housing; campus facilities , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Housing .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Health , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Health , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , First Aid , Team Work , Public Health , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Communications , Social Services , Medicine , Leadership .
Non-Profit Management , First Aid , Team Work , Public Health , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Communications , Social Services , Medicine , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PCCE- Juniata College VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEW YORK , PENNSYLVANIA
Accepting Applications
From 03/05/2025 To 07/11/2025
Contact
Lucio Perez
1700 Moore St
Huntingdon PA 16652
5702955670
Lucio@pcce.org
www.pcce.org
Listing ID
121706
