Overview
The Healthcare Consortium is thrilled to be hosting a Public Health Americorps Member as a Transportation Program Assistant.
[https://www.columbiahealthnet.org/about/employment/]
The Public Health Service Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program administered by the Rural Health Network of South Central New York. The purpose of the Public Health Service Corps is to provide meaningful service and learning opportunities for people committed to improving the health and well-being of the people living in their communities.
AmeriCorps Members serving through the Public Health Service Corps have the opportunity to serve their communities as they develop professional skills, build teamwork and leadership abilities, learn more about the areas of nonprofit management and community health, and connect with a broad network of AmeriCorps members, alumni and supporters. Americorps Members serve at partnering host sites, of which the Healthcare Consortium, based in Hudson, NY, is one.
The Transportation Program Assistant will help with the operation of the Children and Adults Rural Transportation Service (CARTS), a door-to-door non-emergency medical transportation program administered by the Healthcare Consortium that brings Columbia County residents to and from their healthcare appointments. With supervision, guidance, and support, the Program Assistant will be involved in the following aspects of the program’s operation including, but not limited to:
· customer service by phone
· trip scheduling and dispatch
· monitoring the vehicle maintenance program
· the collection, analysis, and reporting of program performance data
Occasionally, the Program Assistant may also be called upon to transport clients, so a valid driver’s license is also required.
During his/her/their tenure, the Program Assistant will also be engaged in a collaborative process with multiple public and private partners to develop the Columbia County Transportation Coordination Plan, as well as an internal process focused on business development. This position offers the opportunity to directly support service delivery to seniors and other vulnerable community members, while also providing an opportunity to get involved in group processes that plan for both the growth of the program and the larger transportation system of which it is a part.
Successful applicants to become Americorps Members will demonstrate the following proficiencies and values:
- An interest in, and commitment to, health and/or rural communities and people
- Evidence of current and/or past volunteer service activities
- Communication skills, including writing and verbal communication with clarity and accuracy
- Self direction: Members must be self-directed and show evidence of their ability to work independently and efficiently
Other requirements:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, clear a National Service Criminal History Check, and have their high school diploma or GED of current
- Applicants must also be up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations
The Program Assistant will work in-person in a large and pleasant office in Hudson, NY, that is shared with the Program Director and the Program Coordinator.
Applications for these Public Health Americorps positions must be made directly to the Rural Health Network of South Central NY here.