Imani Village Green Health Advocate I at Trinity United Church of Christ

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Patient Engagement, Research, Presentation Skills, Community Outreach, Career Planning

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Brief Description: Imani Village through the Imani Green Health Advocate Internship seeks to empower early career professionals with the necessary trade training, professional development, and certifications to become a community health leader. Through our direct partnership with Advocate Health, we have prepared a comprehensive community health experience that allows interns through the course to learn about trending health topics, shadowing community health workers, and directly engage with patients in the Advocate Health network. Why should you apply? If you feel called to address and learn about chronic illnesses in and around your community while seeking to have more hands-on action, apply here! You will routinely be engaged with a national health institution called Advocate Health to encourage a healthy lifestyle and diet by working on food distribution through their Food Farmacy programming. Additionally, you will have synchronous learning sessions about community health trends and actions currently occurring utilizing Advocate’s knowledge and resources. Roles and responsibilities: What you can expect: * Formalize a presentation about the Social Determinations of Health and other community health related topics * Shadow community health workers * Welcoming and aid in Food Farmacy (Food Distribution) * Research and prepare career planning and advancement You will be required to complete the following tasks: * Be present * Be on time * Be professional * Be prepared to work As a result: What you can gain: * Career Recognized Certifications * Hands-on patient experience * Classroom sessions about real-world health trends and topics * Healthcare network and contacts Qualifications: * Ability to carry 15 lbs * High School or GED Diploma * Reliable Transportation Suggested Qualifications: * Intermediate ability for verbal and written communication * Adaptive mindset and mobility Information necessary for submission: * Select between or both: Cover Letter and Resume * Required: 2 references Benefits: * Hourly Pay: $17/Hour * Paid Federal Holidays Program Details: * Operation Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM (1 hour lunch) * Potentially occasional weekends

Responsibilities

The advocate will shadow community health workers and assist with food distribution through the Food Farmacy program. They are also responsible for creating presentations on Social Determinants of Health and researching career advancement.