What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utah Healthcare Corps - Salt Lake County CHW position at AmeriCorps?
Patient navigators (PNs) use their life experiences and knowledge of their communities to reduce barriers to healthcare and build capacity through resource connection, health education, and health system navigation. With over 60 years of evidence-backed interventions across multiple health domains, CHWs play an integral role in addressing healthcare access and providing a holistic healthcare approach.
Member Duties : Helping individuals, families, groups and communities develop their capacity and access to resources, including health insurance, food, housing, quality care and health information Helping to build understanding and social capital to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices Helping health care and social service systems become culturally relevant and responsive to their service population Providing informal counseling, support and follow-up Improving access to health care services and information through resources, educational program, activities and referrals. Other duties as assigned by clinic or supervisors must be in accordance with AmeriCorps terms and conditions
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .
Terms :
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 , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education , Health .
Community Outreach , Education , Health .
Skills :
General Skills , Community Outreach , Team Work , Community Organization , Education .
General Skills , Community Outreach , Team Work , Community Organization , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Utah Healthcare Corps - Salt Lake County CHW
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
UTAH
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From 08/20/2025 To 08/31/2026
Contact
Sarai Dickerson-Hernandez
860 E 4500 S
Salt Lake City UT 84107
435-919-6910
sarai@auch.org
https://auch.org/member-resources/utah-health-corps/
Listing ID
127353