Care Coordinator

As a children’s hospital, access to care and primary care are essential to good child health. We are committed to identifying the uninsured and assisting with Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment. A National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps member can help address this huge community need by increasing access to care and increasing capacity. The member will identify community agencies that can serve as a referral partner for the uninsured population. While assisting families with enrollment, the member will also use a social determinants of health screening to help identify additional social needs the family is facing. The member will then be able to assist the family with connection to those social service agencies. The member will also be trained to provide children and families with safety, hygiene, and nutritional education.

The AmeriCorps member will manage their own case load of referrals needing benefit enrollment assistance or referrals to community organizations to meet social determinants of health needs.
The AmeriCorps member will teach curriculum programs in schools on topics of hygiene, nutrition, health and wellness, and systems of the body.
The AmeriCorps member will be trained in injury prevention topics through Safe Kids Northeast Florida and will be certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician to conduct car seat safety checks.

Self-starter, Multi-tasker; able to balance, Comfort speaking with others, individually or in groups, Able to communicate effectively with individuals or diverse backgrounds and identities, Compassionate

Knowledge of AmeriCorps/Health Corps member requirements, Skill with Microsoft Office or other software for a variety of data processing operations involving a range of problem solving, record keeping, correspondence, and service tracking options.

Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently, The supervisor assigns service activities, advises on changes in procedures, and is available for assistance when required

The service activities are reviewed for accuracy through spot checks, through complaints from customers, and through observation of the member at service., Completed projects are reviewed very generally to determine that objectives have been met and are in compliance with policies and regulations.

Written and oral guides provide specific instructions for doing service, Detailed guidelines exist, including regulations and directives, handbooks, precedents, industry standards, and files of previous projects, Member must use considerable judgment in adapting current or developing new guidance

The facts or conditions of the service position are clear cut, predictable, and apply directly to the assignment

Unusual service hours, involving evenings, weekends, or long shifts, Personal vehicle required, Health screening or service required, Criminal history check requirements beyond those required by National Health Corps

Is proficiency in a language other than English required? No