What are the responsibilities and job description for the VA HealthCorps position at AmeriCorps and Careers?
The Family Scholar House (FSH) will have 41 AmeriCorps members who will develop their healthcare knowledge and begin working in memory care, senior living, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospitals, hospice, and other healthcare related environments in Roanoke County, Virginia (VA) and the Appalachian Counties of VA, as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as part of a program called HealthCorps. At the end of the first program year of HealthCorps, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for completing credentialing coursework that will enable them to transition to a career as part of VA's healthcare workforce.
Member Duties : Spend a great deal of time interacting with patients/residents to perform medical and non-medical tasks and support activities. Assist with meal preparation and delivery to ensure maximum nutrition for patients in healthcare facilities. Spend time engaging with patients/residents, visitors, and community members at the facility.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Public Health AmeriCorps , Health , Education .
Public Health AmeriCorps , Health , Education .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Team Work , Education , First Aid , Communications , Public Health .
Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Team Work , Education , First Aid , Communications , Public Health .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
VA HealthCorps
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
VIRGINIA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 07/17/2025 To 07/31/2026
Contact
Megan Eldridge
403 Reg Smith Cir
Louisville KY 40208
502-584-8090
meldridge@familyscholarhouse.org
Listing ID
126990