AmeriCorps Health Educator LHL (Hybrid)

Erie Family Health Center

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This full-time service year opportunity supports health education, chronic disease prevention, patient engagement, and HIV-focused outreach through the Lending Hands for Life program. Members gain hands-on experience in community health while making a meaningful impact on underserved communities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWaukegan, IL

    Description

    Apply to be an AmeriCorps Health Educator with Erie Family Health Centers!

    Join AmeriCorps as a Health Educator with a focus in Health Promotions through Lending Hands for Life at Erie Family Health Centers. This full-time service year opportunity supports health education, chronic disease prevention, patient engagement, and HIV-focused outreach through the Lending Hands for Life program. Members gain hands-on experience in community health while making a meaningful impact on underserved communities.

    AmeriCorps Member Benefits

    • Living allowance of up to $30,000

    • Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service

    • Fully covered healthcare benefits through AmeriCorps, if eligible

    • Childcare assistance, if eligible

    • Student loan forbearance and interest benefits, if eligible

    • Professional development and leadership opportunities

    This is a year-long, full-time AmeriCorps position requiring completion of a minimum of 1,700 service hours. The work schedule for this position is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.

    Main Duties & Responsibilities

    • Provide one-on-one health education and self-management support to patients

    • Participate in community events, training, and AmeriCorps service activities

    • Support Lending Hands for Life HIV programming and re-engagement efforts

    • Conduct outreach and engagement for patients requiring additional support

    • Document patient interactions and coordinate follow-up care activities

    • Facilitate health education groups and recruit participants for programs

    Applications must be submitted by September 13, 2026, to be considered for full-time opportunities. Anticipated start of Monday, September 21st 2026.

    Education

    Required:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    Skills and Knowledge

    Required:

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work with diverse populations.
    • Current CPR certification
    • U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
    • Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.

    Preferred:

    • Experience in community health, social services, or related fields.
    • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
    • Experience with electronic health record systems.
    • Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

    The Erie Advantage Pledge

    WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST

    Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

    • Our mission, vision, and values unite us.

    • Our voices matter.

    • We do things well.

    • Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.

    • We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

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