AmeriCorps Health Educator SDOH (Hybrid)
ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER · Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center - 2323 W Grand Ave - Waukegan, IL 60085
About The Role
## Description
**Apply to be an AmeriCorps Health Educator with Erie Family Health Centers!**
Join AmeriCorps as a Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Health Educator at Erie Family Health Centers. This year-long, full-time service position provides the opportunity to help connect individuals and families to resources that support their health and well-being. This is a hands-on experience in community outreach, resource navigation, benefits enrollment, and patient support while building professional skills through training and service.
AmeriCorps Member Benefits
- Living allowance of up to $30,000
- Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service
- Fully covered healthcare benefits through AmeriCorps, if eligible
- Childcare assistance, if eligible
- Student loan forbearance and interest benefits, if eligible
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
This is a year-long, full-time AmeriCorps position requiring completion of a minimum of 1,700 service hours. The work schedule for this position is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.
**Main Duties & Responsibilities**
- Screen individuals and families for social drivers of health needs and connect them with appropriate resources.
- Provide referrals and linkage to community services including food, transportation, financial assistance, and other support programs.
- Assist with enrollment in eligible benefits, programs, and services.
- Support outreach activities and follow-up with individuals regarding resource needs.
- Provide digital navigation assistance and help individuals access available services.
- Complete documentation, data entry, and program tracking activities.
\*\*Applications must be submitted by**September 13, 2026,** to be considered for full-time opportunities. Anticipated start of Monday, September 21st 2026.
## Qualifications
**Education**
**Required**
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- **Skills and Knowledge**
- **Required:**
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
- Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.
**Preferred:**
- Experience in community health, social services, or related fields.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with electronic health record systems.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- **The Erie Advantage Pledge**
- **WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST**
Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that
- Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
- Our voices matter.
- We do things well.
- Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
- We find our career sweet spot at Erie.
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