Job description

What are EFNE AmeriCorps members made of? Compassion. Determination. Hope. Join us today!

Do you have a passion for making a difference, helping people, enhancing your career, and a sense for adventure? You may have what it takes to become a Community Health Worker through AmeriCorps.

Epilepsy Foundation New England is seeking AmeriCorps members who have a passion for serving - for helping children and adults who live with epilepsy across New England. We have positions in greater Boston and Worcester, MA.

This role aims to improve the quality of life of individuals affected by epilepsy by connecting them to social and community resources and help them to navigate their health care journey. You will have an opportunity to work with a major medical institution, and upon successful completion of the program and training, you will become a Certified Community Health Worker.

EFNE Community Health Workers will lead the Epilepsy Resource Room: a space where patients can seek information on living with epilepsy and be connected through referrals for age-appropriate EFNE and hospital-based programs and resources. The CHW’s primary goals will be to increase health knowledge for patients and families affected by epilepsy. The 11-month service program starts September 2022.

Host Sites

• Beth Israel Lahey
• Boston Children’s Hospital
• Boston Medical Center – Adult or Pediatric Clinic
• Massachusetts General Hospital – Adult or Pediatric Clinic
• Mass General Brigham
• UMass Memorial Hospital

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide active listening, support, and coaching to patients on life changes that support health and wellness
• Building community among patients by developing and implementing new and existing youth programs
• Connecting patients to EFNE, hospital, and community resources
• Arranging inpatient support and/or recreational programs
• Assist in new initiatives as well as participating in interventions, telehealth, resource referrals, and back to school support
• Mentoring patients and connecting them to community resources
• Implementing community outreach by participating in events and providing education
• Maintaining a library of helpful literature while assisting hospital staff with site-specific needs to improve patient support

Specialties:

• Support groups and Outreach
• Care Management and 1:1 support
• Financial Assistance Requests

Some of the benefits include:

· Full-time members receive a total living stipend of $22,500 for 11 months of service

· Earn an education award

· Gain professional skills and experience in Public Health

· Community Health Worker Certification

· Seizure First Aid Certification

About AmeriCorps:

AmeriCorps is a national community service program that gives people an opportunity to apply their skills and ideals towards helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Full time members will serve for 11 months, at an average of 40 hours per week from September – August 2023. Full-time members will receive a living allowance of $22,500 and upon successful completion of service a Segal Educational Award of $6495. The Epilepsy Resource Room Corps is an AmeriCorps Program where members serve to enhance the quality of life for people living with epilepsy.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Ability to balance service commitment with other commitments in a sustainable way
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Preferable Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to diverse populations, including people with disabilities and/or epilepsy
• Experience as a volunteer in any capacity

Position Benefits:

• Living allowance of $22,500, on a biweekly stipend
• Education award of $6495 upon completion of service
• Individual healthcare coverage provided
• Childcare voucher program available
• Loan deferment and interest accrual payment for qualifying loans upon completion of service
• Nationwide alumni network
• A built-in network of AmeriCorps members and colleagues – potential to make a lifelong connection
• Permits working other jobs during off hours
• Learned skills: leadership, recruitment, teamwork, communications, education, public speaking, community organization, social work, teaching, mentoring

Terms of Service:

• Position start/end date: September 2022 - August 2023
• Service commitment will average 40 hours per week, generally performed Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm, with some weekend and evening scheduled with notice

To Apply:

Applications will be reviewed and assessed on a rolling basis. We urge you to apply as soon possible. In your cover letter, please be sure to explain your interest in the mission of Epilepsy Foundation New England and any service, volunteer work or work with diverse populations and/or people with epilepsy.

Accepted members will be required to undergo a criminal offender and sexual offender background check.

Epilepsy Foundation New England will recruit and select persons in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, color, political affiliation, creed, national origin, marital status, or any other status as protected by federal, state, and local laws. Epilepsy Foundation New England welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations for interviews and for service upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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