HEALTHCORPS MENTORSHIP - PALM BEACH COUNTY- BELLE GLADE

HealthCorps•Belle Glade, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthCorps is a national, non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges. We are looking for a creative, friendly, self-starter to implement an innovative wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in high schools in Palm Beach County, Florida. The TMHH Club empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You will serve as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness, and creating leadership opportunities for teens at your assigned sites. As a TMHH Mentor, you will serve as a near-peer mentor to high school students throughout the academic year. You will gain hands-on experience leading our health and wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in area schools and by supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges, and community improvement projects.

Requirements

A commitment of 8+ hours each week to the mentorship for the entire academic year.
Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within the Palm Beach County area.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate, graduate college student or a recent college graduate majoring in, or interested in public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work or other related fields.
Motivated young adults who are passionate about mentoring teens and promoting health and wellness.
In good academic standing with your college or university.
A self-expectation and strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in the community, and as a speaker who is comfortable in learning and presenting on health-related topics to a teen audience.

Responsibilities

Develop Strong Relationships: Collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across school sites. Collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area mentors, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by the organization at no expense.
Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress: Research the health challenges facing the schools you serve, then measure your impact through needs assessments, reporting, and ongoing tracking throughout your mentorship.
Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs: Plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps’ program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours a week throughout the course of the academic year. Your commitment to this program will require you to be at your assigned school sites/campuses for approximately 2 hours each week for instructional purposes. Full year placements are prioritized, however, there are opportunities for single semester commitments, as well as 1 or more club site placements.
Share and Make Aware: Host a Health Promoting Event at each of your school sites and support them with regional events. Support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos.
Commit to the HealthCorps Mission: Prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff at your respective sites.
Represent HealthCorps in Palm Beach County: Be an embodiment and extension of our organization and its values, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence at assigned sites or area-wide events will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.