NEW YORK STATE
AMERICORPS MEMBER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Member Position / Title: Community Health AmeriCorps Member

Member Immediate Supervisor Name: Rita Luzuriaga, Patient Advocacy Administrator

Position Start Date: 4/1/2023 - ongoing

Days / Hours of Service: Part-Time or Full-Time

Host Site Agency Name: Open Door Family Medical Center

Address: 2 Church Street, Ossining, NY 10562

Organization Mission:
Open Door Family Medical Center provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester, Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door provides more than 300,000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60,000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care, dental care, integrated behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs. Founded as a free clinic in 1972, Open Door’s mission of building healthier communities through accessible, equitable, culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today, Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester, and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester, Ossining and Webutuck School Districts, a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco, and a new dental practice in Saugerties, NY. For more information, please visit our website at www.opendoormedical.org

Member Position Summary: Wellness AmeriCorps Members will coordinate and support the group exercise program which offers in-person and virtual exercise classes (e.g. ZUMBA®, Yoga, Pilates, Circuit)to patients in our Wellness Centers, located in the Ossining and Port Chester health centers, and will support Wellness/Nutrition/WIC staff in the delivery of evidence-based programs that focus on promoting wellness, physical activity, and nutrition for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting program outreach and promoting class offerings
• Recruiting and enrolling patients in wellness programs
• Facilitating orientation for patients into the wellness program
• Supporting wellness program instructors during classes
• Preparing educational materials
• Facilitating the Recess Rocks! program for children

Qualifications:

• Fluent or advanced spoken Spanish
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent active listening and clear oral communication skills
• Engaging, warm and caring personality
• Passionate about providing high quality services to vulnerable populations
• Culturally competent/sensitive (racial, ethnic, linguistic, LGBTQ+, physical ability, etc.) and committed to inclusive, multi-cultural programming
• Proficient computer skills (including core Microsoft Office applications) and ability to learn new software programs
• Able to function effectively as a member of a team
• Able to understand and follow detailed instructions
• Highly organized and self-directed, able to multi-task
• Flexible and exhibits the ability to adapt as situations evolve

Commitment:

· Long-term opportunity

· Minimum of 20 hours per week required

· On-site supervision and training provided

Benefits:

Healthy Futures Corps AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance that is equivalent to $15/hour, forbearance for most federally backed student loans, health insurance benefits, and if eligible, childcare benefits. After successfully completing the service term, each member is awarded a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, which can be used toward student loans or future education costs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $26,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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