IHC-Health Advocate

IHC-Health Advocate

Through the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps program, Idaho State University's Institute of Rural Health places members across the state to address the health needs of Idaho's low-income children and families in rural underserved areas. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for providing health education and health screening activities, which will result in improved access to health care in Idaho. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage additional community volunteers who will be engaged in assisting the AmeriCorps members at their placement sites. Many Idaho residents are from rural, low income and underserved areas and face significant health care challenges. Families from low-income backgrounds are often uninsured, may have language barriers, and often lack access to health care due to lack of transportation, income or limited health literacy. As a result, the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps member service locations stretch across most areas of the state. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Health Advocate will support the health needs and overall well-being of students with disabilities and impairments which may include but are not limited to diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD, health impairment, developmental delay, and autism. They will also provide classroom health education and promotion of health at various student events. This is a fabulous opportunity to get additional experience in a health related career and/or to complete required Internship hours through school. PCCS will work around a school schedule (if pertinent) & will adequately train the individual to complete the required service. Members do not participate in prohibited activities. Members do not duplicate or displace staff at the Host Site. Members with this program have recurring access to vulnerable populations.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms :

Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Health , Education .

Skills :

Education , Teaching/Tutoring .