AmeriCorps CHC Member
Company: ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER INC
Location: Morristown
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Zufall Health’s
AmeriCorps program is an 11-month program where people volunteer
their time by addressing the ongoing barriers for care. AmeriCorps
members serve at one of our health centers sites in northern New
Jersey. They work through outreach to address individual challenges
and health system barriers faced by Zufall's patient population.
Our population includes farm workers, people experiencing
homelessness, public housing residents, veterans, and people living
with HIV/AIDS. Many come from poor, minority communities with
significant barriers to accessing health care. Members also deliver
health education on topics including chronic diseases like
diabetes, asthma and HIV/AIDS, prevention of childhood obesity
through nutrition and exercise, proper oral health, wellness
programs and access to health insurance. AmeriCorps members do not
provide health services related to prohibited activities. The
AmeriCorps Public Health program begins September 1st, 2026 until
August 3, 2027. Applications close on August 2, 2026. Member
Duties: Members will conduct community outreach to improve access
to primary medical and dental care. They will provide health
education on a variety of topics to patients and the community.
Members will also enroll people into Medicaid and affordable
insurance. Program Benefits: Training in assigned duties will be
provided. Stipend will be earned over the 11-month span on a
biweekly basis. Childcare assistance is available if eligible.
Education award upon successful completion of service. Health
Coverage can be provided for those in need Program Terms: A car, or
a reliable source of transportation is highly recommended. Some of
our sites are in close proximity to NJ Transit lines. Bilingual in
English and Spanish highly preferred but not required Members are
expected to commit to the entire duration of the program
Out-of-state members are welcome! You will gain: Leadership,
teamwork, and public speaking skills. Experience in medicine,
public health, and social services. Access to a wide network of
highly skilled providers Requirements:
Keywords: ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER INC, Westport , AmeriCorps CHC Member, Healthcare , Morristown, Connecticut
