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International Rescue Committee Health Access AmeriCorps United States IRC Jobs 2024
International Rescue Committee looking for “Health Access AmeriCorps”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 05-Sep-24.
The International Rescue Committee has published a job vacancy announcement on 05/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Health Access AmeriCorps to be based in , United States. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: International Rescue Committee
Job Title: Health Access AmeriCorps
Duty Station: , United States
Country: United States
Application Deadline: 05-Sep-24
Responsibilities:
- Support scheduling and processing of one-on-one health intakes to gather information on individual needs and follow up.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure timely scheduling and attendance at needed healthcare appointments, including primary care, health screenings and specialty care.
- Conduct transit and clinic orientations to promote self-sufficiency and improve individual community navigation milestones.
- Support as a point of contact for assigned refugee cases during the first 3-6 months specifically as health needs arise.
- Meet expectations of the AmeriCorps service opportunity in compliance with all federal rules.
- Participate in all relevant team meetings, staff meetings, and AmeriCorps trainings and calls, etc.
- Support general office logistics, such as office support and front desk, as applicable and feasible.
- Maintain professionalism, customer service, and IRC Way ideals when working with the community.
- Other reasonable tasks and projects as assigned.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop an in depth understanding of the social determinants of health and how they impact the newly arrived refugee community.
- Develop skills used to navigate the health care system in Utah from various perspectives.
- Gain a better understanding of refugee resettlement and the ecosystem of support for newly arriving refugees.
- Develop skills to effectively build and sustain partnerships integral to service delivery.
Requirements:
- A valid drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
Education OR Work Experience: Preference will be give to those with work or academic experience in the subject matter area noted in the position.
Language Skills: Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Other language skills a plus but not necessary.