Link Health Gap Year Fellowship - Houston
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About The Position
The Link Health Gap Year Fellowship is a paid, part-time opportunity based in Houston, offering a $12,000 stipend for a flexible, 12-month commitment. This role is hybrid and designed for students taking a gap year who are eager to gain hands-on experience in community health, leadership, and healthcare systems innovation. The Link Health Gap Year will supervise the Patient Navigator program in Houston, TX. Patient Navigators will assist individuals and families in navigating and enrolling in government assistance programs such as HEAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Lifeline, and other state/federal benefits as a way to address social determinants of health. This role integrates social services, client support, data management, and public assistance knowledge with a focus on health equity. Link Health’s Theory of Change: Link Health actively seeks to assist eligible people in the navigation and enrollment in benefit programs that address crucial needs like affordable internet, food access, healthcare support, and housing resources. We use community-centered approaches that leverage data, technology, and partnerships to achieve this. This will reduce barriers & connect underserved populations to the benefits available to them for improved economic stability and health outcomes.
