Chcanys Public Health Americorps At Open Door

CHCANYS Public Health AmeriCorps at Open Door

Open Door, with its nationally renowned medical centers, mobile dentistry units, school-based health programs, and its family practice residency training program, delivers exceptional value to patients and the communities it serves, dedicated to engaging individuals in healthier lifestyles and creating healthier communities. Open Door believes that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, with primary care to be affordable and delivered cost-effectively.

Open Door has partnered with CHCANYS in seeking AmeriCorps members for its 2023-2024 Public Health AmeriCorps program. Members are placed in the Ossining and Port Chester medical centers. Open Door has two different AmeriCorps positions available: (1) Community Health: coordinate support services/programs that address social determinants of health which have a direct effect on the well-being and health outcomes of patients and communities.

Specific services/programs include Baby Bundle, Baby Bank, Digital Literacy, Patient Advocacy/Navigation. (2) Wellness: coordinate and support the group exercise program which offers in-person and virtual exercise classes (e.g. ZUMBA, Yoga, Pilates, Circuit)to patients in our Wellness Centers, located in the Ossining and Port Chester health centers, and will support Wellness/Nutrition/WIC staff in the delivery of evidence-based programs that focus on promoting wellness, physical activity, and nutrition for patients of all ages. CHCANYS Public Health AmeriCorps at Open Door members receive a Living Allowance of $27,000, in addition to other benefits including transportation expenses and health insurance.

Members also receive extensive Public Health training and professional development and an Education Award of $6,895 at the successful completion of their term. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Health education, community outreach, wellness promotion.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Elder Care , Health , Public Health AmeriCorps , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Public Speaking , Community Organization , Youth Development , Education , First Aid , Leadership , Counseling , General Skills , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Medicine .