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WSC, WithinReach, Bridge to Basics Outreach Specialist

Join the Washington Service Corps WithinReach AmeriCorps Team to help make a positive impact on the health of Washington individuals and families! AmeriCorps Members serve in the Bridge to Basics Program which educates and empowers low-income community members to access health care and local food programs. Even after all of the hype that surrounded health care reform, many Washingtonians do not know how to access health care, nor do they understand essential health care resources available to them. WithinReach AmeriCorps members play a key role in providing education on the health care resources and services available to them. Additionally, our team members ensure that all individuals they encounter know how to access the health care system. In tandem with a strong focus on access to health care, the AmeriCorps program at WithinReach works to decrease hunger in our community. Washington ranks 14th in the nation for number of residents who experience hunger--approximately one-in-four children go hungry every day. A key strategy to combat food insecurity is education about access to resources that will bring more nutritious food the home. AmeriCorps members at WithinReach serve this population by engaging individuals and families with programs and resources including local food banks and farmers markets. Members focus on providing these services in-person to underserved and culturally diverse individuals who many times get overlooked. Through direct client engagement, education, and empowerment you can make a huge impact on health disparities and food security in Washington. This position is contingent on funding.

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Member Duties : Washington Service Corps WithinReach AmeriCorps members engage low-income individuals by providing information and referrals in two key areas: health care and food security. Members guide clients through necessary applications and offer follow-up and additional information in order to ensure success. Outreach duties are conducted in shifts at outreach sites that are organized through community partnerships. Members will have 2 to 4 out-of-office outreach shifts per week. Data input and follow up will be done via phone or email.

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

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

Service Areas :
Hunger , Health , Community Outreach .

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

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
WSC, WithinReach, Bridge to Basics Outreach Specialist

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

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Accepting Applications
From 05/18/2015 To 09/20/2015

Contact	Kari Geiger
155 NE 100th St
Seattle WA 98125
(206) 204-3491
karig@withinreachwa.org
www.withinreachwa.org

Listing ID	61621


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