NHC: Community Health Fellowship, Greater Philadelphia

NHC: Community Health Fellowship, Greater Philadelphia Members are placed in resource-limited organizations that provide public health education and access services. NHC Community Health Fellowship objectives are to: 1) Decrease health disparities through addressing social determinants of health, including underlying structural oppression in communities plagued by histories of racial and economic inequities; 2) Provide community members training and experience in community health worker, digital navigator, and medical interpreter roles for a culturally representative, well-trained public health workforce; and 3) Improve organizational efficiencies, community engagement, and reach of services addressing social determinants of health. Unique position descriptions outline host site service duties for members. Professional development includes supervision, training, group and outside service, volunteer engagement, and a retreat. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : NHC members complete 1,700 hours of service over 42-46 weeks. Most member service activities take place at their host sites. Members' host site service activities include COVID-19 response, care coordination, community health work, digital health navigation, medical interpretation, and related activities such as case management, health education, outreach coordination, and patient navigation. NHC members will produce significant and unique contributions to host sites' existing efforts to improve health outcomes in underserved communities by engaging in activities that confront community health needs. Members are assigned a host site supervisor and participate in ongoing professional development, team-building, and additional outside/group service activities through their NHC program. To learn more, visit: To apply, visit: Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance , Monthly Travel Stipend/ Septa pass , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Public Health AmeriCorps . Skills : Public Health , Social Services , General Skills , Communications , Team Work .