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Patient Advocate Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: LifeLong Medical Care
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LifeLong Medical Care provides high-quality health and social services to underserved people of all ages; creates models of care for the elderly, people with disabilities and families; and advocates for continuous improvements in the health of our communities. The TRUST Health Center in particular is a partnership with Alameda County and LifeLong Medical Care set-up to serve exclusively homeless individuals in Alameda County on General Assistance, by providing integrated Medical, Mental Health, and Case Management services under one roof. TRUST is a unique model of care pioneering what a 'safety net’ clinic is and should be. Our mission to bring tailored services to lift the health and well-being of homeless individuals in our community through community referrals, partnerships, and one-on-one care.
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LifeLong Medical Care - TRUST Health Center (LLMC-TRUST) is looking for driven and dedicated volunteers who are committed to improving patients' overall health and well-being. Volunteers are ideally interested in pursuing medicine, mental health, or social work in the safety net/Public Health environment or interested in health disparities. All of our opportunities are currently centered on patient interaction and assistance, however, there are ample opportunities to investigate quality improvement/research depending on interests and experience of interested volunteers. The clinic is an environment that emphasizes innovation and health exploration, and thus, this position can be adapted to the interests/talents of the individual volunteer.
Main Duties :
o Accompany patients in getting to outside specialist medical appointments.
o Assist with procuring donations and organizing donations received at TRUST.
o Assist Housing Navigator with educational, organizational, and outreach efforts.
o Contribute to wellness groups, including Women's Group, Tobacco Cessation, Expressive Art Group, etc.
o Attend at least one 'case conference meeting’ (1 hour) per quarter to continue education on issues faced by homeless populations both currently and historically.
o Attending any necessary training to become a full-fledged volunteer at LifeLong Medical Care.
o Capacity building, improving our resources in the community.
Opportunities:
o Shadow Medical and/or Mental health providers (variable depending on interest and permission).
o Investigate health in a public health/safety net environment.
o Receive weekly Supervision from Clinic staff member to tailor experience to individual.
o Get involved with day-to-day actives of busy clinic, assist with wellness groups, and attend meetings/workshops of interest to volunteer.
Ideal Candidate:
o Someone interested in pursuing a career in Medicine, Public Health, Social Work, and/or Mental Health services as a career.
o Interest in Capacity building of current program and volunteer services.
o Compassion and experiencing working for mentally ill and homeless individuals.
o Strong communication and Interpersonal skills.
More opportunities with LifeLong Medical Care
2 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About LifeLong Medical Care
Location:
2344 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, US
Mission Statement
LifeLong Medical Care provides high-quality health and social services to underserved people of all ages; creates models of care for the elderly, people with disabilities and families; and advocates for continuous improvements in the health of our communities. OUR CORE VALUES We respect each person and celebrate the rich diversity of our communities. We believe all people are entitled to quality health care that serves the whole person. We are dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse, compassionate, and skilled staff. We are committed to eliminating health disparities. We maximize our impact on the health of our community through local, state and national partnerships. We continuously seek to hear our patients' voice as we assess, develop and improve our programs.
Description
Whether you’re a parent who wants to learn better ways to keep your kids and family healthy, an adult who wants to keep in shape, or a senior who needs a medical team that can provide care for your special health challenges, LifeLong is here for you. We welcome long-time residents and newcomers to our community. No matter what language you speak, or whether you have health insurance, you can count on us for help.
LifeLong Medical Care offers a sliding scale for low income patients based on family size and income. No Patient is denied health care services based on inability to pay.
Our services include:
- Family Medicine
- Adult Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Prenatal Care
- Counseling/Mental Health Services
- Women’s Health/Family Planning
- Wellness & Health Education
- Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care
- Specialty Care Referrals
- Dental Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TRUST386 14th StreetOakland, CA 94612
DATE POSTED
February 9, 2017
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Case Work / Management
- Healthcare
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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