AmeriCorps Health Educator LHL (Hybrid)

Apply to be an AmeriCorps Health Educator with Erie Family Health Centers!

Join AmeriCorps as a Health Educator with a focus in Health Promotions through Lending Hands for Life at Erie Family Health Centers. This full-time service year opportunity supports health education, chronic disease prevention, patient engagement, and HIV-focused outreach through the Lending Hands for Life program. Members gain hands-on experience in community health while making a meaningful impact on underserved communities.

AmeriCorps Member Benefits

• Living allowance of up to $30,000
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service
• Fully covered healthcare benefits through AmeriCorps, if eligible
• Childcare assistance, if eligible
• Student loan forbearance and interest benefits, if eligible
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
  
  

This is a year-long, full-time AmeriCorps position requiring completion of a minimum of 1,700 service hours. The work schedule for this position is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one health education and self-management support to patients
• Participate in community events, training, and AmeriCorps service activities
• Support Lending Hands for Life HIV programming and re-engagement efforts
• Conduct outreach and engagement for patients requiring additional support
• Document patient interactions and coordinate follow-up care activities
• Facilitate health education groups and recruit participants for programs
• Applications must be submitted by September 13, 2026, to be considered for full-time opportunities. Anticipated start of Monday, September 21st 2026.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Current CPR certification
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in community health, social services, or related fields.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with electronic health record systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
  
  

The Erie Advantage Pledge

Working Together For What Matters Most

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.