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2 people are interested
AmeriCorps Health Fellows Program
ORGANIZATION: LifeLong Medical Care
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2 people are interested
****IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN EXTERNAL APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO COMPLETE THE EXTERNAL APPLICATION AT https://www.lifelongmedical.org/americorps ONLY. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH VolunteerMatch OR ANY OTHER PLATFORM. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ****
Our AmeriCorps Health Fellows program is a community service and professional development opportunity wrapped into one. This experience enables individuals to connect with our patients and communities in need of services to increase access to healthcare services, and health benefits programs, and promote prevention and wellness, while developing skills and exposure to the healthcare field.
**Please note, this is NOT job training. **
We are recruiting for 11 full-time in-person positions (40 hours/week) and require an 11-month commitment to serve a minimum of 1,700 service hours. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about health equity and social justice and are considering public health, medicine, social work, and mental/behavioral health for their higher education/career goals. The duration of this program is from Fall 2025 to Fall 2026.
What LifeLong AmeriCorps Fellows Will Do
- Health Coaching - Provide health coaching in one-on-one or group settings.
- Care Coordination - Provide health screening and connect patients to health care benefits and services.
- Case Management/Patient Navigation - Assist individuals with navigating health-related services/programs; provide eligibility assistance and enrollment in health benefits programs.
- Community Engagement & Outreach - Conduct outreach in the community (i.e. schools, community centers, events, and shelters); provide education about available health resources and related programs and health care options.
- Volunteer Recruitment/Management - Assist with recruitment, training, and retention of non-AmeriCorps volunteers; assist with the management of non-AmeriCorps volunteers.
- Service Projects - Participate in various service projects; coordinate and engage fellows in planning and participating in community service projects.
- Training - Attend trainings on various health topics and resources as needed for placement, plus professional development training as available.
Benefits of the Program:
- Living Stipend of $25,500.00
- Education Award of $10,000.00
- Personal Time Off
- Loan Forbearance/Interest Accrual
- Health Insurance & Child Care Benefits
- Networking Opportunities
- Training & Professional Development
Open Positions
- Chronic Care Coordinator
- Geriatric Care Coordinator
- Adolescent Health Coordinator
- Women's Health & Prenatal Coordinator
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Recruitment Coordinator
- Dental Care Coordinator
More opportunities with LifeLong Medical Care
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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
Health & Medicine
WHEN
Mon Sep 15, 2025 - Fri Aug 14, 2026
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
WHERE
2344 Sixth StreetBerkeley, CA 94710
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2025
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 40/week 1,700 total
- AmeriCorps Requirements Important: To be eligible for AmeriCorps service, you MUST be age 17+, citizenship/residency, a 3-part NSCHC check is required, high school graduate or will attain.