HeartCorps Service Member
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The HeartCorps initiative is a collaboration between Public Health AmeriCorps and the American Heart Association, aimed at promoting health equity in rural communities. The organization has a long-standing history of over 100 years in cardiovascular and brain health, with a mission to drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The American Heart Association operates in multiple countries and employs a diverse workforce dedicated to improving health outcomes for all individuals, regardless of their background.
Job Overview:
The HeartCorps Service Member position is a full-time role that offers a unique opportunity to gain professional experience in public health while contributing to the advancement of equitable health outcomes in the community. The service member will begin their role on May 19, 2025, at the Bureau Putnam Marshall Health Department in Princeton, IL. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about public health and community service, and it involves engaging with community members to provide education and support on heart health topics. The service member will work closely with local organizations and health departments to facilitate health education workshops, assist with public health surveys, and promote healthy behaviors within the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The HeartCorps Service Member will typically serve full-time from Monday to Friday, totaling 41.25 hours per week, with some flexibility for evening or weekend hours as needed. Key responsibilities include delivering health education to patients and community members, assisting them in navigating care and community resources related to heart health, and conducting public health surveys. The service member will also plan and conduct local health skill-building workshops, health fairs, and community conversations to raise awareness about health issues. Additionally, they will support community members in blood pressure self-monitoring and host Hands-Only CPR demonstrations. Engaging with local organizations to develop resources for chronic disease interventions and participating in AmeriCorps orientation and training sessions are also essential duties of this role.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the HeartCorps Service Member position must be United States citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents, at least 18 years old, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. They must have reliable transportation to commute to the host site and community activities, maintain a valid driver's license, and meet the minimum automobile liability insurance requirements. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential, along with a customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset. Candidates must also satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria, which includes a nationwide check of the National Sex Offender Public website, state criminal history record check, and a fingerprint-based check of the FBI criminal history record database. While experience as a health aide or coursework in public health, health communications, health promotion, or health sciences is helpful, it is not a strict requirement.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the HeartCorps Service Member position includes at least a high school diploma or equivalent. While further education in public health or related fields is beneficial, it is not mandatory for applicants. The role is designed to provide on-the-job training and development opportunities for individuals looking to enhance their skills in public health and community service.
Experience:
While prior experience in health-related fields is advantageous, it is not a strict requirement for this position. Candidates with experience as health aides or those who have completed coursework in public health, health communications, health promotion, or health sciences will find their background helpful in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. The emphasis is on a willingness to learn and engage with the community rather than extensive prior experience.
Languages:
The position does not specify mandatory languages; however, strong communication skills in English are essential for effective interaction with community members and stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial in serving diverse populations within the community, but they are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The HeartCorps Service Member position is a full-time role with a bi-weekly living stipend of $1108.70, which is taxable. Service members will also receive healthcare benefits, and those eligible may qualify for a childcare subsidy. Upon successful completion of the service term, members will receive an educational award. This position is open to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, or military service. The American Heart Association is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
The HeartCorps initiative is a collaboration between Public Health AmeriCorps and the American Heart Association, aimed at promoting health equity in rural communities. The organization has a long-standing history of over 100 years in cardiovascular and brain health, with a mission to drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The American Heart Association operates in multiple countries and employs a diverse workforce dedicated to improving health outcomes for all individuals, regardless of their background.
Job Overview:
The HeartCorps Service Member position is a full-time role that offers a unique opportunity to gain professional experience in public health while contributing to the advancement of equitable health outcomes in the community. The service member will begin their role on May 19, 2025, at the Bureau Putnam Marshall Health Department in Princeton, IL. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about public health and community service, and it involves engaging with community members to provide education and support on heart health topics. The service member will work closely with local organizations and health departments to facilitate health education workshops, assist with public health surveys, and promote healthy behaviors within the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The HeartCorps Service Member will typically serve full-time from Monday to Friday, totaling 41.25 hours per week, with some flexibility for evening or weekend hours as needed. Key responsibilities include delivering health education to patients and community members, assisting them in navigating care and community resources related to heart health, and conducting public health surveys. The service member will also plan and conduct local health skill-building workshops, health fairs, and community conversations to raise awareness about health issues. Additionally, they will support community members in blood pressure self-monitoring and host Hands-Only CPR demonstrations. Engaging with local organizations to develop resources for chronic disease interventions and participating in AmeriCorps orientation and training sessions are also essential duties of this role.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the HeartCorps Service Member position must be United States citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents, at least 18 years old, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. They must have reliable transportation to commute to the host site and community activities, maintain a valid driver's license, and meet the minimum automobile liability insurance requirements. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential, along with a customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset. Candidates must also satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria, which includes a nationwide check of the National Sex Offender Public website, state criminal history record check, and a fingerprint-based check of the FBI criminal history record database. While experience as a health aide or coursework in public health, health communications, health promotion, or health sciences is helpful, it is not a strict requirement.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the HeartCorps Service Member position includes at least a high school diploma or equivalent. While further education in public health or related fields is beneficial, it is not mandatory for applicants. The role is designed to provide on-the-job training and development opportunities for individuals looking to enhance their skills in public health and community service.
Experience:
While prior experience in health-related fields is advantageous, it is not a strict requirement for this position. Candidates with experience as health aides or those who have completed coursework in public health, health communications, health promotion, or health sciences will find their background helpful in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. The emphasis is on a willingness to learn and engage with the community rather than extensive prior experience.
Languages:
The position does not specify mandatory languages; however, strong communication skills in English are essential for effective interaction with community members and stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial in serving diverse populations within the community, but they are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The HeartCorps Service Member position is a full-time role with a bi-weekly living stipend of $1108.70, which is taxable. Service members will also receive healthcare benefits, and those eligible may qualify for a childcare subsidy. Upon successful completion of the service term, members will receive an educational award. This position is open to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, or military service. The American Heart Association is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
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