AmeriCorps Member – New Horizons Family Services Coordinator

Moses/Weitzman Health System•Middletown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Horizons Family Services Coordinator is an AmeriCorps member role supporting New Horizons Domestic Violence Services in Middletown, Connecticut. CHC’s Healthy Communities AmeriCorps program works to strengthen vulnerable communities and promote access to healthcare and support services through outreach, education, patient engagement, and connections to care and community assistance. Members also participate in statewide and local activities that promote health and awareness of available services. This is a nine-month service term from December 7, 2026, through August 27, 2027. Members serve at least 32 hours per week and complete a total of 1,200 service hours. The role offers a $17,500 stipend paid biweekly over the course of one year and an education award of $5,176 upon successful completion of the service term. The posting states this is not a staff or volunteer position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and remain calm during a crisis.
Successful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC).
Ability to travel between CHC sites and within the state.
Caring attitude and personable demeanor.
Sensitivity to issues facing people in abusive relationships.
Interest in domestic violence and intimate partner violence as they relate to public health, education, or social work.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in public health, social work, or a related field.
Knowledge and understanding of community resources.
Experience providing crisis intervention, service coordination, advocacy, and community outreach while working with vulnerable populations.
Experience in resource development.

Responsibilities

Conduct monthly patient health education workshops, monitor completion of participant pre- and post-surveys, and enter workshop and survey data.
Track and document completed patient engagement activities in patients’ electronic health records.
Provide individual health education to encourage clients to schedule and complete routine care appointments.
Provide case management and care coordination for shelter and hotel residents in support of healthcare services.
Connect clients with healthcare opportunities, agencies, and providers that may benefit them.
Create client-friendly healthcare and promotional materials.
Plan, promote, and execute monthly activities for shelter residents.
Create a system for organizing and maintaining shelter donations, including inventory, tracking, and distribution.
Organize and coordinate events and campaigns that support resource development for residents.
Compile a database of community resources related to domestic violence and provide electronic access to New Horizons and CHC staff.
Participate in New Horizons, CHC, and partner meetings.
Travel between CHC sites and within the state.