Utah Healthcare Corps
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Have you ever helped a family member or friend receive health care services? Do your neighbors or friends come to you for help? Are there things harming your community you feel passionate about changing? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” this might be the service opportunity for you. Since 1995, the Utah Health care Corps has increased access to primary health care services for Utahns by reducing economic, geographic, cultural, and language barriers.
AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at 21,600 unique sites including nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Since the program’s founding in 1994, more than 1 million AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1.4 billion hours in service across America while tackling pressing problems and mobilizing more than 2.3 million volunteers for the organizations they serve.
AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that engages millions of Americans in service through its AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Social Innovation Fund, and Volunteer Generation Fund programs, and leads the President’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve. For more information, visit www.NationalService.gov.
Interested in Becoming a UHC Member
Your Role
Community Health Care Workers, or CHWs, are frontline health personnel serving their own communities. As a CHW, you will bridge cultural and linguistic barriers to expand access to coverage and care and improve health outcomes.
Your Responsibilities
- Establish trusting relationships with patients and their families
- Conduct intake interviews, provide health coaching, and connect patients to health and community resources
- Follow-up with patients via phone calls and in-person
- Work closely with clinical teams to ensure patients have quality care
- Document patient activities and outcomes in appropriate databases
- Other duties as assigned by clinic or supervisors in accordance with AmeriCorps terms and conditions
Benefits
- Living allowance
- Education Award
- Health insurance premium reimbursement
- Childcare assistance
- Professional Development
Minimum Member Eligibility
- At least 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED
- Pass necessary background checks
- Legal Permanent Resident or citizen of the U.S
Benefits of Becoming a Host Site
- UHC AmeriCorps provides AmeriCorps member(s) to serve at your organization to support your organization’s community health and well-being goals.
- Low cost! Utilizing an AmeriCorps member through UHC costs less than hiring an employee.
- No HR hassle! UHC AmeriCorps administers the program, including paying for member background checks, administering member payroll, and eligibility-based benefits., and disciplinary action as needed.
- Continued support from UHC Americorps, including orientation, training, technical support, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Host Site Obligations
- A member placement fee of $15,000 per member. This fee includes a $5,000 deposit upon signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The placement fee is non-refundable if a member is terminated, and their slot cannot be refilled as per Americorps program provisions.
- Host sites must supply their member(s) with an adequate workspace and necessary supplies.
- Host site travel reimbursement: if the host site requires any role-specific travel reimbursement must be provided.
- Provide members with an onsite supervisor and role-specific orientation.
Host Site Application
Member Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need training to serve with Utah Healthcare Corps? What training will I receive as a Utah Healthcare Corps AmeriCorps member?
No, you do not need prior training to become a CHW. Training will be provided by the program and the host site.
How long will I serve?
The service term for the UHC program is 11 months and 1700 hours.
How many hours do UHC AmeriCorps members serve each week?
Members should expect to serve 36 hours per week but may serve more if approved by their site supervisor.
What are some opportunities after my service year?
After completing your service, you will join a distinguished network of over 1.25 million Americorps alumni. Your experience as a member sets you apart as a leader and puts you in a unique position to inspire others and make positive changes in your community.
For more information about the alumni networks, please visit the following links:
https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/alumni
https://userve.utah.gov/americorps-alumni-network-Utah/
When and how do I receive my living stipend?
The living stipend is dispersed via direct deposit on the 7th and 23rd of each month.
When do I receive the AmeriCorps education award?
A member can request their education award after they have completed the required hours for their service term.
Are AmeriCorps members able to take vacations during their term of service?
Members may request time off from their service to be used for vacations, illness, and other personal or professional obligations.
Can AmeriCorps members take college classes during their term of service?
Yes! Members can even count college classes toward member development hours which can make up to 20% of the hours served.
The Association for Utah Community Health (AUCH) reaffirms its commitment to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. AUCH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact AUCH.
