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University of Washington School of Dentistry, Access to Care
 
 
 
**Accepting applications May 15th through July 31st 2020**The service mission carried out by the Access to Care project is to improve the oral health and well-being of the people of the local community and the region. Our team is responsible for coordinating outreach programs through administrative processes that are especially attentive to minority and under-served populations. Together, we participate in various outreach events directed at reducing oral health inequities in under-served communities. Members will serve through Telehealth with current health professional students. There is a great lack of access to dental care in many communities throughout Washington State. In addition, there is an under-representation of dentists and other oral health care providers from under-served communities. Causes include poverty and lack of education and knowledge of educational opportunities. The Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity works to build infrastructure to support projects in which Dental students can play an important role in helping alleviate many of these problems. The AmeriCorps members, along with Dental students and the other health sciences students they interact with, will provide much-needed care and act as teachers and mentors to youth from these communities. Community interaction of this type has the potential to not only improve the oral health of the under-served community directly but also increase the number of dentists, educators and leaders within these communities in the long term. The AmeriCorps members will assist with achieving our mission of organizing events to improve oral health in Seattle and Washington State. The AmeriCorps position in the Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity is contingent on funding.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will collaborate with faculty, staff & students in the University of Washington School of Dentistry, local dental societies, community stakeholders & community organizations to improve oral health services in multiple service programs at community sites in Seattle & Washington State. Members will assist dental student groups in facilitating dental outreach events & pipeline programs (including virtual options). The pipeline programs include working with underrepresented high school & early college students interested in health professional careers. This position requires many weekend & evening commitments, including holidays. Member will assist with the pilot program utilizing health education & health navigators in a community setting & coordinate & administrate outreach opportunities within the Greater Seattle area using portable dental equipment. Members will also promote healthy behavior of individuals served through educational activities & surveys.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage ,  Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  General Skills ,  Youth Development ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Public Health ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
University of Washington School of Dentistry, Access to Care

Program Start/End Date
09/15/2020  -   07/31/2021

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99

Program Locations WASHINGTON   Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  05/15/2020  To  08/23/2020 

Contact Chelsea Stone
HSB B230 #356365
Seattle   WA   98195
206-221-1816
cstone17@uw.edu
dental.washington.edu/oepd/

Listing ID 51426


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