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ShareCorps - Columbus Public Health - Access to Care

Columbus Public Health (CPH) is charged with assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. The department is made up of a range of programs providing clinical, environmental, health promotion, and population-based services. The mission of Columbus Public Health is to protect health and improve lives in our community. It is the responsibility of Columbus Public Health to assure that the Columbus community is protected from disease and other public health threats, and everyone is empowered to live healthier, safer lives. CPH is the leader for identifying public health priorities and mobilizing resources and community partnerships to address them. The Access to Care program works to enhance access to education, health coverage and medical services for Columbus area residents. This program works with national and local governmental, non-profit and private sector organizations working to insure clients through the Affordable Care Act and expanded Medicaid. The responsibility of this program is to improve health literacy, increase consumer empowerment and connect individuals to the resources needed to lead happy and healthy lives.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will play a vital role in expanding access to care for CPH clients and the broader Columbus community. The VISTA will work to expand the Access to Care program, leading to an increase in the number of Columbus residents who are being referred for medical services and reducing the uninsured rate. This program will play a direct role in overseeing the expansion of an electronic referral system to improve education, understanding and healthcare navigation for Columbus' most vulnerable communities. This position will also be responsible for overseeing the work of the Columbus Health Literacy Committee, conducting recruitment of new organizations, providing training and education on health literacy, and evaluating the work of the committee as a whole. This role will be responsible for data collection, presentation development, and facilitation of meetings, training and networking.

Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .


*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 , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Technology , Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Education , Health .

Skills : Law , Public Health , Education , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Communications , Leadership , Recruitment .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ShareCorps - Columbus Public Health - Access to Care

Program Start/End Date
07/06/2020 - 07/05/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/14/2020 To 06/03/2020

Contact	Kelly Simmons
240 Parsons Ave
Columbus OH 43215
6142214336
ksimmons@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	93761


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