HeartCorps Service Member

American Heart Association - Connelly Springs, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Connelly Springs, NC

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About the position

The HeartCorps Service Member position is a full-time service role with the American Heart Association aimed at promoting health equity in rural communities. This initiative, in collaboration with Public Health AmeriCorps, provides an opportunity for individuals to gain valuable public health experience while working towards improving health outcomes related to cardiovascular health and chronic diseases in the community.

Responsibilities

• Serve full-time Monday - Friday (41.25 hours per week) with occasional evening or weekend hours.
• Deliver health education and support to patients/community members on heart health topics including cardiovascular disease, smoking cessation, nutrition, and chronic diseases.
• Assist with public health surveys, including recruiting participants and tracking data.
• Plan and conduct local health skill-building workshops, health fairs, and community conversations.
• Support patients in initiating and conducting Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring.
• Host Hands-Only CPR demonstrations for community members.
• Engage local organizations to develop resources for chronic disease interventions and overall health services.
• Participate in AmeriCorps pre-service orientation and member development meetings.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien, at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation to and from the host site and community activities, with a valid driver's license and minimum automobile liability insurance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer and solution-focused, good listener, non-judgmental, open-minded, and resourceful.
• Must satisfy National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a health aide or coursework in public health, health communications, health promotion, or health sciences.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly living stipend of $1108.70 for full-time service members.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Childcare subsidy if eligible.
• An educational award upon successful completion of service.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Direct access to job opportunities upon successful completion of the program.