AmeriCorps Community Health Worker (Early Childhood Development) - LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH : Job Details

Benefits

Biweekly Living Stipend: $760.00

Education Award: $7,395.00

Meaningful Community Health Experience

And much more!

Job Overview Empowering Communities through Healthcare Accessibility

Join Legacy Community Health in an innovative role that touches lives and transforms communities. As an AmeriCorps Community Health Worker focusing on Early Childhood Development, you'll be at the forefront of promoting accessible healthcare and strengthening community ties in our LMA location.

• Engage with the community to promote Legacy Community Health's accessible healthcare services at events.
• Forge durable partnerships with local organizations to enhance healthcare accessibility and community connectedness.
• Assist patients with follow-up services to maintain enduring healthcare relationships and secure ongoing support.

Work Environment & Growth Opportunities

• Collaborate with a passionate team focused on community impact.
• Opportunity to contribute to the community healthcare landscape and drive meaningful change.
• Partake in a mission-driven endeavor making healthcare accessible to all.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate community members about available healthcare programs and services at Legacy Community Health.
• Develop and nurture relationships with local community organizations to bridge care gaps and enhance community connections.
• Assist patients in overcoming financial barriers to healthcare through community outreach and enrollment in programs like Medicaid and CHIP.
• Facilitate connections between patients and primary, preventative healthcare appointments.
• Organize outreach events to promote healthcare access in underserved areas.
• Provide follow-up services to ensure patients healthcare needs are continuously met.
• Perform additional assigned duties, connecting community members to healthcare services, eligibility services, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience is required, making this an excellent entry point into community health.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records System (EHRS) is preferred.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Capability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Above-average organizational skills to manage multiple community health initiatives.
• Strong typing and computer proficiency.
• Bilingual candidates with Spanish fluency are highly preferred to better serve diverse communities.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to healthevery day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a jobthey want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our missionDriving healthy change in our communitiesguides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy changewithin ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

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