Be Well Fox Valley AmeriCorps - Public Health AmeriCorps
Job Description
Be Well Fox Valley AmeriCorps - Public Health AmeriCorps The Be Well Fox Valley AmeriCorps Program (BWFVAC), part of the Public Health AmeriCorps program, will mobilize 14 members to serve at different host site organizations (non-profits, health departments, health clinics, head starts, schools, etc.) throughout Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, and neighboring Wisconsin counties. Members will provide capacity building services to improve physical, mental, and social health and well-being and/or address social determinants of health. The member activities will align with at least 1 of the 6 BWFVAC goals: A vibrant regional food system that provides access to healthy, affordable food for all people. A cohesive and connective multi-model network that provides recreational and transportation options for all people. Local settings (hospitals, communities and neighborhoods, schools, early care centers, worksites, and faith institutions) that promote healthy choices and behaviors. Strong community-clinical partnerships that help prevent/manage chronic disease. Inclusive public spaces that foster social connection. Address 1 of the 5 SDOH domains as defined in Healthy People 2030. Members will also participate in ongoing training throughout the term to learn more about the public health sector. BWFVAC will have multiple service term options during the 2024-2025 AmeriCorps Service year (09/01/2024 - 08/31/2025). Each service term option will have a full-time service position option (about 35-40 hours/week) and a half-time service position option (18-25 hours/week). During the service term, members will receive a living allowance, health insurance (positions that average 35-40 hours/week), childcare benefit (positions that average 35-40 hours/week), and an education award to use towards qualified student loans and/or tuition costs after successful completion of the program. Member Duties: Members will provide capacity building services to improve physical, mental, and social health and well-being and/or address social determinants of health. The member activities will align with the BWFV initiative by aligning with at least 1 of the 6 BWFVAC goals. Members will serve at different host site organizations. Individual member positions will vary based on host site need. Please refer to the host site position descriptions on our website ( bewellfoxvalley.org ) for more information. Program Benefits: Training, Living Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Health Coverage, Education award upon successful completion of service. Terms: Car recommended, Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours. Service Areas: Community Outreach, Education, Public Health AmeriCorps, Homelessness, Housing, Health, Hunger. Skills: General Skills, Public Health, Team Work, Medicine, Leadership, Community Organization, Communications, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking. Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2024 - 08/31/2025 Work Schedule: Full Time Minimum Education Requirement: Some college Age Requirement: Minimum: 18, Maximum: 99 Program Locations: Wisconsin Languages: English Accepting Applications: From 08/14/2024 To 05/15/2025 To apply: Phone: 920-735-5479 E-mail: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr