Healthy Futures AmeriCorps

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background: The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Scope of Service: The Healthy Futures AmeriCorps member will partner with the Family Support team to address barriers to health, wellness and self-sufficiency for refugees and other immigrants with a focus on physical and mental health issues. This position reports to the Senior Health Liaison.

Responsibilities:


•Work with the IRC Health team to provide care coordination and advocacy for newly arrived families with special medical needs


•Assist in educating new families on how to access health care services in the community


•Assist in scheduling medical appointments, as appropriate


•Assist clients with navigating healthcare and social service systems, including teaching them about transportation support to medical appointments.


•Help develop health orientation materials to education families on accessing health care


•Assist clients to access prescriptions and resolve medical billing issues


•Work with community partners to support and advocate on behalf of IRC families


•Record client interactions and services in IRC's electronic database


•Assist with the management of volunteers and interns on the team


•Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed

Minimum Qualifications:


•Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.


•Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment


•Must have a valid driver's license and consistent access to reliable transportation


•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)


•Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.


•Must be at least 18 years old


•Must commit to one full term of service


•Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.


•Must complete a National Service Criminal History check

Please note this position is an AmeriCorps role starting in September where the living stipend is $28,800. Upon completion of service, AmeriCorps member will be eligible for an education award of approx. $7,395.

Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the AmeriCorps State program subgranted through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services. Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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