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College Health Corps, North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College’s (NHCC) mission is “Engaging students. Changing Lives.” Our goal is to help students succeed in their academic, personal and professional endeavors. Our growing population of underserved students are facing significant health and societal barriers to achieving these accomplishments. The percent of NHCC students identified as Pell eligible, an indicator of low-income status, has increased from 23 percent in 2006 to approximately 45 percent in 2015. Students who are low-income face barriers that may impede or delay their academic success or time to completion. NHCC believes that providing health education for students and building awareness about other viable resources helps them build resiliency and strength to achieve their life goals. But we cannot do it alone. It is imperative that NHCC work with community partners. NHCC recently opened two on-campus, non-academic support services for students: a health clinic and Community Connections Resource Center. These services connect students with resources in and around the Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center areas. The VISTA will help NHCC build and strengthen such community partnerships. ---This project is part of the College Health Corps (CHC) VISTA Program, operated by Minnesota Campus Compact. The CHC increases low-income individuals’ access to health care, health education, food, and basic needs through capacity building projects, including partnerships between higher education and community based organizations. Professional development focuses on health equity, the social determinants of health, and effective partnership development. --- ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor . Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early.***

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Member Duties : The ideal VISTA will be an enthusiastic self-starter who is skilled in public speaking, outreach, and evaluation with an eagerness to impact the lives of college students. Position responsibilities include the following: Engage students in the process of creating and sustaining non-academic supports relating to student health. Increase number of community organizations that provide direct service to students on the NHCC campus. Expand partnerships to alleviate long-term hunger and increase knowledge of healthy food options. Track the utilization of health promotion resources and their impact on students.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Professional Development Opportunities , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Health , Homelessness , Hunger , Technology .

Skills : Team Work , Social Services , General Skills , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Education , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Public Health , Recruitment , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
College Health Corps, North Hennepin Community College

Program Start/End Date
07/09/2018 - 07/08/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MINNESOTA

Accepting Applications
From 03/05/2018 To 06/20/2018

Contact	Olamide Coker
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park MN 55445
7634240883
Ocoker@nhcc.edu
mncampuscompact.org

Listing ID	78882


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