Immunize Kansas Coalition Community Health Specialist

Immunize Kansas Coalition Community Health Specialist

This full-time, year-long AmeriCorps Community Health Specialist (CHS) position, funded by an AmeriCorps Kansas grant through the Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC), requires 1,700 service hours. The CHS role focuses on the IKC's mission of protecting Kansans from vaccine-preventable diseases, with three priority areas for 2023 : boosting vaccine confidence, increasing vaccination rates and access, and enhancing health equity. The CHS will work with a variety of partners including clinics, community organizations, schools, and faith-based groups to plan and conduct outreach events. Key responsibilities include attending community and statewide health meetings, coordinating with IKC's Executive Director, increasing language access, and promoting vaccination education. Specialists will collaborate with local coalitions, serve underserved populations, and help recruit participants for IKC statewide campaigns. About 70% of work is community-based, with the rest done at a host-site. Other duties include fostering relationships with minority-serving organizations and participating in vaccine advocacy events. They must also adhere to AmeriCorps reporting guidelines.

Member Duties : Participate in community events, health coalitions, and statewide meetings. Implement and strengthen strategies to identify vaccine gaps as an IKC-AmeriCorps member. Coordinate with the Executive Director and participate in meetings (virtual / in-person). Increase language access through bilingual skills and cultural competency in Kansas communities. Build statewide coalitions to improve vaccination rates and promote vaccine education. Collaborate with faith-based organizations to advocate for immunizations. Participate in national, state, and local conferences and meetings on vaccination advocacy. Organize vaccination events with schools, employers, and communities. Build relationships with minority-serving organizations, clinics, and employers. Serve 70% in the community and 30% at a designated host site. Follow reporting guidelines to supervisors as outlined in the IKC-AmeriCorps Handbook.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , 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 , Public Health AmeriCorps .

Skills : Public Health .