American YouthWorks(AYW) is a national leader, combining green building and workforce training with affordable housing, IT, health care & education. Our YouthBuild Program works with unemployed youth who are not in school, ages 16-24, to complete their GED or HSD, combined with hands-on job training and personal development. As an Public Health AmeriCorps member in our program, you will a take leadership role in the Health Corps service site. This role will assist and monitor members, facilitate service projects, and assist in teaching certifications provided. Corpsmembers serve 1700 hrs in a full-time capacity (M-F; 8-5) & receive a living stipend, health benefits, and an educational award. Serving with AYW AmeriCorps is both challenging and rewarding. It's a place to learn, grow, and have an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life. You even get time off for SXSW (sorry, wristbands not included). Applicants should have previous job experience; at least 6 months service with AmeriCorps or similar organization preferred and relevant leadership experience. Learn more at www.ayw.org AmeriCorps members will earn a $2400/month stipend.
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Member Duties : Public Health AmeriCorps(PHA) members will be serving with YouthBuild Austin, a program of American YouthWorks. PHA members will be serving in a full-time capacity (1700 hours). Full-time members are approved to serve in educational settings (e.g. schools, community centers, etc.) within the Austin community, as Community Health Workers. AmeriCorps members will receive training (120 hour course) to become certified as a Community Health Worker, if not certified already, and will lead, facilitate, and participate in the expansion of services to communities in need of greater health equity by providing health education, local outreach & improving access to health resources. PHA members will assist staff working in education based public health programs to serve families and improve their social determinants of health. PHAs will also engage in classrooms to facilitate guiding clients towards successful enrollment in programs structured to improve their quality of life.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Training .
Terms
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Health , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education , Public Health AmeriCorps .
Skills
Education , Social Services , Public Speaking , Leadership , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Public Health AmeriCorps
Program Start/End Date
09/05/2024 - 08/31/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations TEXAS
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 06/01/2024 To 08/23/2024
Contact Maria Gereda
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin TX 78741
512-484-5903
mgereda@ayw.org
www.ayw.org
Listing ID 119560
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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