AmeriCorps Health Educator SBH (Hybrid)

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER • Chicago, IL

1d • $30,000 - $30,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join AmeriCorps as a Health Educator for High School - School Based Health at Erie Family Health Centers. This year-long, full-time service position provides the opportunity to support students, families, and communities while building professional skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on service experience. This is a year-long, full-time AmeriCorps position requiring completion of a minimum of 1,700 service hours. The work schedule for this position is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and ability to present information to groups.
• Current CPR Certification.
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community health, education, or social services.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• EPIC experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health education and wellness programming to high school students.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition and health coaching support.
• Coordinate student access to vision and dental services.
• Plan and facilitate health promotion events and outreach activities.
• Support youth engagement initiatives and advisory boards.
• Participate in community outreach and resource navigation activities.

Benefits

• Living allowance of up to $30,000
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service
• Fully covered healthcare benefits through AmeriCorps, if eligible
• Childcare assistance, if eligible
• Student loan forbearance and interest benefits, if eligible
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED