Full Life Care AmeriCorps Team 2017-18- 6-month opportunities!

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ORGANIZATION: Full Life Care

Would you like to help older adults and adults with disabilities be supported in the community rather than live in isolation and/or resort to institutional care? Are you looking to gain relevant experience in the healthcare or social services field?

JOIN OUR 2017-18 FULL LIFE AMERICORPS TEAM!

We are looking for 2 national service volunteers to serve from February 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018, joining our current team of AmeriCorps members at Full Life Care.

(Other start dates may be available in February)

Positions available:

-Health Promotion and Volunteer Engagement Specialist at Full Life Adult Day Health, Kent: Provide direct service to elderly and developmentally disabled adults in adult day health centers, including planning and leading daily therapeutic group activities and implementing Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP). Members will also coordinate volunteers at the centers as liaison to our centralized volunteer department.

-Community Engagement Specialist at Sound Generations Volunteer Transportation: Support and assist community members' relationships with volunteer drivers, so they have continued access to transportation. Recruit and coordinate volunteers to help populations over 60 receive accessible and affordable transportation specifically targeting immigrant and refugee populations.

MEMBER BENEFITS:

*Living stipend of $1202/month

*Post service $2,907 Education Award

*Basic health coverage

*Student loan forbearance

*Eligibility for subsidized childcare

*Training and development related to position

REQUIREMENTS:

*At least 18 years of age

*U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful Permanent Resident

*Must clear National Service Criminal History Checks

*Willingness to commit to 6 month service term, 40 hours/week

*Prefer Bachelor's Degree or some college.

*Prefer experience working with older adults, adults with disabilities, and/or healthcare issues.

To see a full listing of our positions and links to apply, visit:

https://sites.google.com/site/fulllifecareamericorpsteam/

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About Full Life Care

Location:

1625 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, US

Mission Statement

Full Life Care is a not-for-profit organization working toward a future where adults with chronic and terminal illnesses or disabilities can be compassionately supported in their communities rather than living in isolation or having to resort to institutional care. Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing individuals' quality of life, respecting their dignity, and providing for them with care and compassion.

Description

Full Life Care services include adult day health, home care, volunteer companionship, and housing stabilization and support for clients in Washington state (King County and Snohomish County).

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

Thu Feb 01, 2018 - Tue Jul 31, 2018

WHERE

800 Jefferson St.Suite 620Seattle, WA 98104

(47.60464,-122.32548)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Community Outreach
  • Relationship Building
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 months- 40 hours/week

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