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WSC, Imagine Housing, Health Programs Coordinator

Imagine Housing is the primary developer of permanent affordable rental housing in East King County, Washington. We are a leader in providing person-centered, strengths-based supportive services ranging from early childhood and after-school programs to case management and community building events at our properties. Our organization is sensitive to the needs of diverse communities and is committed to cross-cultural competence. We make it possible for families with low incomes, veterans, seniors, survivors of domestic violence, and young adults aging out of foster care to live in and thrive on the Eastside. Over 27 years in the community, we have built or acquired 13 properties in five Eastside cities, serving more than 1,200 low-income individuals with 485 affordable apartments. Imagine Housing is seeking a full-time (40 hours weekly) Health Programs Coordinator AmeriCorps Member. This position will develop programming and provide support to Imagine Housing residents to help address the disparity in health risks that exists in low income communities. The AmeriCorps member will help create and implement programming designed to improve the physical and mental well-being of residents through health education trainings, healthy cooking & nutrition classes, health related activities for seniors and community dinners. By gaining health related knowledge and access to healthier food, our residents will be able to live healthier lives, therefore decreasing the health risks associated with poverty.

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Member Duties : • Coordinate with local community agencies to provide monthly onsite health education events at Imagine Housing properties in Kirkland & Mercer Island. • Plan & facilitate bi-monthly health cooking classes for residents at two of the Imagine Housing Kirkland properties. • Develop curriculum & implement various health related activities that create an environment that promotes & supports healthy lifestyle habits for seniors living at Imagine Housing’s two senior properties. • Organize & prepare weekly community dinners. • Help residents secure access to healthy foods by providing resource referrals to local food bank • Recruit & support volunteers to assist with health education programming and community dinners. • Maintain thorough & complete electronic records of program participation & program surveys. • Maintain a safe, affirming & welcoming environment for diverse groups of individuals. • Build rapport with residents & consistently maintain professional boundaries.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

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

Service Areas :
Health , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Housing .

Skills :
Social Services .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
WSC, Imagine Housing, Health Programs Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
10/01/2015 - 08/15/2016

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 25

Program Locations	WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 06/01/2015 To 10/10/2015

Contact	Whitney Morean
10604 NE 38th Pl
Kirkland WA 98033
425-576-5190
wscip@esd.wa.gov
http://imaginehousing.org/

Listing ID	55916


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