What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps - Public Health Program - Part Time position at Safe Passages?
Public Health AmeriCorps Program
TL;DR : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), AmeriCorps, and Safe Passages have joined forces through Public Health AmeriCorps. 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 AmeriCorps 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 and education award.
Primary Responsibilities :
The Public Health Outreach Associate / Public Health AmeriCorps Member is integral to the Public Health and Wellness Team 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 workgroups 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, LGBTQ and gender / trans-affirming awareness, health education, 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, LGBTQ and gender / trans-affirming awareness, health education, 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; and
- Participate in regular project and stakeholder meetings to drive cross-sector strategic planning and coordination.
- Participate in trainings and reflective group supervision to identify and improve professional competencies as a public health professional.
Benefits :
Eligibility Requirements :
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.
About Safe Passages & AmeriCorps
Safe Passages is a non-profit organization committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of culturally responsive services that supports student success and community development. Safe Passages serves over 5,000 children and families annually through our strategies spanning the life spectrum of birth through young adulthood, including Early Childhood, School Linked Services, Juvenile Justice, and Career Pathways. Safe Passages' work is based on the premise that access to educational opportunities, health services, and family support should not be dictated by race or socio-economic status and that healthy and supported young people are better prepared to learn and succeed.
AmeriCorps is a national service commitment that meets a community's critical needs in education, safety, health, and the environment. Safe Passages partners with AmeriCorps to provide full-time and part-time service opportunities in Title I schools in Oakland. Safe Passages AmeriCorps members dedicate 675-1700 hours of service per term in exchange for leadership and career development, and a living allowance supported by our AmeriCorps grant. AmeriCorps is an exciting opportunity for service-minded individuals who are passionate about education and the nonprofit sector. For more information, please visit www.americorps.gov.
Notice : The Safe Passages AmeriCorps program is administered by California Volunteers and sponsored by Corporation for National and Community Service.
Salary : $27,000
