AmeriCorps Position

Description:
Pathway Program Coordinator

Service Site/Host Organization:

Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

1609 W. North Avenue

Milwaukee WI, 53205

The mission of Milwaukee AHEC is to increase the diversity and distribution of health professionals through strategic partnerships to improve the health outcomes in Southeastern Wisconsin.

AmeriCorps Program: Marshfield Clinic Health System AmeriCorps Community Corps

Duties: Strengthen Milwaukee AHEC’s capacity to address lack of diversity in the healthcare workforce by implementing strategies to increase health career awareness within a high school population in Milwaukee. Activities may include:

• Support and mentor high school students who are interested in exploring health careers
• Work with high school teachers and medical students to implement health career programs, including Youth Health Service Corps and HOSA -- Future Health Professionals
• Guide high school students in planning, implementing, and evaluating health-related service- learning projects
• Recruit high school students to participate and engage in programs
• Assist students in applying for summer programs and internships
• Guide high school students in the development of soft skills
• Plan health career educational and awareness activities
• Facilitate engaging meetings for high school students
• Evaluate the pipeline programs
• Submit accurate records, reports and surveys on time as required by AmeriCorps including a Member Service Plan, detailed weekly timesheets, quarterly written reflections, Member Surveys, and Exit Survey.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Friendly and outgoing; strong written and verbal communication; competent with a variety of computer and office technology skills; organized and able to prioritize; maintain a professional and confidential work environment; openness to working with diverse populations and backgrounds; enthusiasm for helping others and willingness to learn.

Other Qualifications: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; must satisfactorily pass criminal background checks; college graduate preferred, some college coursework required in health or education; experience working with teens; commitment to complete the full term of service

Term of Service: Full-time from September 9, 2024– August 30, 2025

Time Requirements: 35-40 hours/week, 1700 hours total. Service is typically scheduled weekdays, between 7:30 am-4:30 pm, with occasional evening or weekend hours. Final service schedule negotiated with supervisor. Most services occur at Milwaukee high schools, however a portion of time is required for participation in AmeriCorps training, service projects, and events. A minimum of 25 hours/week on average required to maintain eligibility for living allowance and benefits.

Training:

• Orientation training September 9-13, 2024. Location TBD. Required attendance.
• Midterm training Spring 2025. Location TBD. Required attendance.
• 20-30 hours of professional training focused on the Community Health Worker Model.
• Face-to-face or virtual check-in/mentoring meetings with supervisor weekly.
• Monthly Team Meetings & AmeriCorps training offered online the first Thursday of each month.
• Statewide Opening Ceremony in October offering a variety of speakers and professional development.
• Additional topics covered include conflict resolution, career planning, leadership, disaster response (optional) and AmeriCorps policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• A meaningful experience that allows you to learn new skills, take on more responsibility than a typical first job, and engage with your community in intensive and effective ways.
• Modest bi-weekly living allowance of $826.92, gross pay
• Post-service education award, $7,395
• Health/dental/vision insurance plan, premium paid in full by AmeriCorps
• Childcare assistance (income eligible), 80-100% of care costs
• Loan deferment and payment of interest accrued (qualified federal loans)
• Networking opportunities during year of service, and development of references for future employment, graduate school, Peace Corps or scholarships

Evaluation and Reporting: Mid-term and final performance evaluations conducted by supervisor; weekly timesheets; weekly face-to-face check-ins with supervisor; Member Service Plan for tracking achieved goals; quarterly reporting on the number of volunteers recruited or managed; and member core competencies evaluation.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $21,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53205