Sixteenth Street Community HealthCorps-WIC Navigator
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers (SSCHC) is a federally qualified community health center based in the Southside of Milwaukee and we have been providing various services and resources to our community for over fifty years. The focus of Sixteenth Street Community HealthCorps is aimed towards enhancing our members' professional development, personal fulfillment as well as our agency's capacity to provide quality services and resources to our patients and community in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program's service year begins in September and each member will be providing 1,700 hours of service within their selected department. Service provided by our members reflect the needs of our community and will support Sixteenth Street's potential of improving the health and well-being of our patients and local residents. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : 1 full-time AmeriCorps member will be serving as the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Resource Navigator (60% of hours) and Fitness Coordinator (40% of hours) to increase services offered to our WIC families by developing a physical activity program for women and young children, and by educating WIC participants in navigating and successfully connecting to needed community resources. Activities include: Work with WIC team members to ensure appropriate referrals are made and resources utilized based upon needs identified during health and diet assessments. Follow up with patients via phone call. Prepare and facilitate fitness classes. Recruit and assist volunteers. Conduct survey with patients for behavior change or intent to change behavior to improve health. Member will avoid all prohibited activities while serving or representing AmeriCorps.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Hunger , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Health .
Skills :
General Skills , Communications , First Aid , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Public Health , Counseling , Public Speaking , Team Work , Social Services , Recruitment , Community Organization .