Background:Â The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Scope of Service:Â The Healthy Futures AmeriCorps member will partner with the Family Support team to address barriers to health, wellness and self-sufficiency for refugees and other immigrants with a focus on physical and mental health issues. This position reports to the Senior Health Liaison.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the IRC Medical Case Manager to provide care coordination and advocacy for newly arrived families with special medical needs
- Assist in educating new families on how to access health care services in the community
- Assist in scheduling medical appointments, as appropriate
- Assist clients with navigating healthcare and social service systems, including teaching them
- Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
- Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must commit to one full term of service
- Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.
- Must complete a National Service Criminal History check
