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Mid Delta Community Consortium-AmeriCorps
 
 
 
Program summary: The AmeriCorps members will serve as health care advocates stationed throughout the targeted Delta counties, connecting residents to prescription assistance and other benefit programs. Members will engage in health education/promotion and physical activity programs/interventions. In addition education sessions, workshops and one-on-one meetings will be held to help residents understand the details of the prescription assistance plans available to them. AmeriCorps members will assist clients in filing for refills and follow-up with clients regarding program adherence and maintenance. Members will also disseminate information on health insurance, access and benefits to residents throughout the targeted region. 1. Assist host site(s) with the expansion and/or enhancement of pharmacy assist program operations and other benefits programs. 2. Assist with patient prescription medication acquisition and adherence. 3. Coordinate and support other community-wide efforts relevant to prescription drug coverage and/or other benefit programs outreach, education and enrollment Summer Feeding Program, Youth Activities, Childhood obesity programs ect. 4. Recruit volunteers to assist with host sites volunteers program. 5. Conduct community workshops and forums for uninsured and under insured potential PAP/MAP clients. 6. Distribute program materials (flyers, brochures, etc.) to potential clients. 6. Participate in CNCS sponsored events, i.e. 9/11 Day, MLK Jr. Day, and AmeriCorps Week. 7. Recruit PAP Rx/MAP clients and other community members to serve as local advisory council members. 8. Disseminate information on health insurance, access and benefits.
 
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will assist clients in filing for refills and follow-up with clients regarding program adherence and maintenance. Members will also disseminate information on health insurance, access and other health care benefits throughout the targeted region.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage . 
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Health . 
 
Skills :
Conflict Resolution ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Mid Delta Community Consortium-AmeriCorps
Program Start/End Date
10/01/2013  -   08/31/2014
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ARKANSAS  
Accepting Applications
From  09/01/2013  To  04/30/2014 
Contact Anna Huff-Davis
120 S Seventh
West Helena   AR   72390
501-572-5416
huffannam@uams.edu
Listing ID 52070

       

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