**This is NOT a traditional job**
For more information visit: 2024 https://americorps.gov/funded-grants/public-health-americorps

Start Date: May 23
End date: August 14th
300 hours, 25 hours per week (Thurs through Wed)
Mon through Fri 830 am – 130 pm
Living Allowance: $4,200 ($700 biweekly)
Education Award: $1,459.26
Deadline of Application: 5/6/24 (set the application open until 5/17/2024)

*Must reside in the Kansas City Metro for this position*

Wyandotte County Public Health Department is committed to helping individuals improve their health and create a healthier community. The organization strives to prevent disease and injury, promote good health, and protect the environment. We work to improve health in our community in many ways - from services like vaccines and family planning, to community initiatives that work to address the root causes affecting residents' health and quality of life.

In 2022, the WYCO PHD completed a Community Health Assessment (CHA). From that assessment, the County’s 2024-2028 CHIP is being developed to focus on community-identified needs through various strategies. The CHIP is a 5-year plan being implemented through the collective work of four action teams devoted to jobs and education, safe and affordable housing, violence prevention, and health care access. Five half-time AmeriCorps members will provide in-depth support through action planning, partner facilitation, and community engagement.

Position Summary
The Community Engagement Specialist position will serve at the Wyandotte County Public Health Department. This member will be responsible for educating and recruiting Kansas City, Kansas residents for the lead hazard control grant. The focus of the position will be building relationships with community members, neighborhood group associations, and local organizations to present the lead hazard control services of the health department. The Community Engagement Specialist will conduct door to door recruitment of residents, provide lead poisoning education, attend community meetings, and assist residents with completing their application for the lead hazard control program.

Members will serve in the office during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm). The members’ service time starts on an agreed date until the end of their service year or as otherwise stated.

Benefits

Members of the WYCO Public Health AmeriCorps program have the following benefits: the Segal Education Award, a living allowance, member assistance program, student loan deferment and forbearance, college and university match, and professional development training. Currently, the program is not offering any member slots greater than half-time; this includes full-time and three quarter-time; therefore, there are no benefits for health insurance and childcare benefits as stated in other Public Health AmeriCorps programs throughout the country.

Essential Functions

· Door-to-door recruitment and education of residents in targeted zip codes.

· Provide lead poisoning education to residents and local organizations.

· Attend community meetings to recruit residents.

· Assist residents with completing applications and gathering required documentation for the lead hazard control program.

· Manage list of potential applicants and follow-up with them weekly to provide assistance as needed.

Activities AmeriCorps members will complete are (additional activities assigned will require review and approval by WYCO Public Health AmeriCorps Program Director):

· Have timely attendance and adherence to hours as scheduled.

· Commit to service for the full-service term, serving the total commitment of hours within terms.

· Ensure monthly reports and timesheets are turned in on time

· Attend the following meetings:

o Weekly one-on-one meetings with Site Supervisors

o Monthly one-on-one meetings with WYCO Public Health AmeriCorps Program Supervisor

o Monthly in-person team meetings at the Health Department (every 2nd Thursday of the month)

· Participate in Community Partner meetings

· Complete the following required trainings:

o HIPAA, Health Equity Action Transformation (H.E.A.T), and all required AmeriCorps Kansas Training, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Training (CDC)

Minimum Qualifications:

· Be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service. If an individual is under 18, parental consent is required to participate in an AmeriCorps Kansas Program.

· Have a high school diploma, diploma completion certificate/GED, or agree to obtain such before using the education award

· Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident requirement

· Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria

· Be available Monday through Friday between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; some weekends and evenings required

· Obtain a valid Driver’s license and car insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

· Fluent in Spanish and or Hmong preferred but not required

· Experience working with diverse populations including people, places, or environments

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $4,200.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Application Question(s):

• I understand this opportunity is not traditional employment but is national service. The living allowance varies based on member time slot and is not negotiable. Please acknowledge acceptance of this statement below.

Work Location: In person