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Health Initiatives Coordinator

**UWKC AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first day of service.** At King County Housing Authority (KCHA), we know that safe, affordable, stable housing is a social determinant of health, but we also know that health disparities continue to persist among the individuals we serve. The VISTA will help build the capacity of the King County Housing Authority to engage KCHA residents/clients in collaboratively identifying and responding to the health-related needs of the public housing community by establishing new and expanded resident-led health initiatives, by equipping KCHA staff and clients with resources and tools to support health and wellness throughout KCHA communities, and by eliciting partners to provide accessible services and programming. Building a structured, ongoing mechanism for resident feedback and involvement will help develop and grow a model of responsive, volunteer- and peer-led health promotion and engagement programming. By better understanding barriers to health and wellness, and by working with KCHA residents to towards eliminating those barriers, we hope to see improved self-reported health status, increased social and community connections, and more engagement in health-related activities, all with the intent of supporting housing stability.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Establish a KCHA Resident Wellness Committee, made up of KCHA clients, to help identify and respond to health-related needs of the community of KCHA clients. Identify additional KCHA clients who are willing to volunteer their time to support health and wellness programming, even if they do not join the Committee. Develop partnerships with community-based organizations to provide training for Wellness Committee members and other volunteers and to support accessible delivery of health and social services to KCHA clients. Develop outreach and informational materials that will be used to update KCHA residents and staff about the activities of the Wellness Committee, the available health-related services for clients, and opportunities for engagement and service. Develop protocols and processes for identifying volunteer interests of residents, facilitating access to training and other supports for volunteers, and matching volunteers with health-related programming and activities.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Housing , Unlimited public transportation pass , Training .


*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 .

Service Areas : Health .

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



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Health Initiatives Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

06/05/2023 - 06/04/2024

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 03/06/2023 To 05/12/2023

Contact

Brandon Montiel

720 2nd Ave

Seattle WA 98104

4252985128

bmontiel@uwkc.org

www.uwkc.org/about-us

Listing ID

117105


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