Requisition ID: req59079 Job Title: Healthy Futures -- AmeriCorps Sector: Community Development Employment Category: Fixed Term Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: USD 24,500.00 - 24,500.00 Monthly Location: Charlottesville, VA USA Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description Background: 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: 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 oBackground: 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: 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 checkne 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 Qualifications