Public Health AmeriCorps South Carolina II Service Member
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Position Name: NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps South Carolina II Service Member
Position Type/Hours: Three Quarter Time/1200 hours
Service Location: FoodShare Orangeburg County / Everybody Eats
1515 Henley St, Orangeburg, SC, 29115
Living Allowance: $7,144.00
Education Award: $5,176.50
Total Award: $12,320.50
PROGRAM PURPOSE:
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a national public health non-profit agency focused on improving the health of the public by strengthening state and national leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions. NACDD promotes health and reduces the burden of chronic disease through various programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity and the Division of Population Health, and a team of nationally recognized experts.
To enhance public health resources across the country and support state and local public health settings respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) program supports the recruitment, training, and development of the next generation of public health leaders. In partnership with State Health Departments, local health departments, other community-based organizations, and/or local YMCAs or YMCA State Alliances, Service Members will be placed across twenty states to advance existing efforts around food and nutrition security, safe physical activity access, social connectedness, and health equity, all within the context of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPECIFIC SERVICE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The PHA Service Member Under the supervision of FoodShare South Carolina will provide assistance and support the FoodShare Orangeburg Hub to expand food and nutrition security strategies to community members in underserved areas across the county. The Service Member will primarily support FoodShare’s distribution and promotion of food boxes throughout these underserved communities in Orangeburg County. During their PHA service term Service Member will:
Engage in the distribution of promotional flyers and other communication items to support outreach efforts
Engage and collaborate with community partners to actively promote and provide linkages to FoodShare SC
Participate in the packing and distribution of produce boxes in high-need communities
Participate in outreach efforts to increase customer engagement with FoodShare Orangeburg benefits
Build connections with community partners that may potentially lead to increased volunteer support, technical support (i.e. recipe card creation), etc.
Aid partner sites with SNAP customer order placements through EBT machines
Provide technical support for the FoodShare Orangeburg operators lacking strong computer, accounting and other skills
DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED SERVICE SCHEDULE:
In-person service hours at the FoodShare Orangeburg Hub located in Orangeburg city, as well as some travel across the county
Service hours are to be completed Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm ET
A maximum of 20% of service hours may be training, education, or other similar approved activities
A maximum of 10% of service hours may be fundraising activities
DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Willingness to take initiative and demonstrate personal accountability for individual actions
Strong verbal and written communication skills (proficiency in Spanish preferred)
Ability to establish positive relationships with diverse populations and effectively and respectfully work with others
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
NACDD provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, reprisal, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or submission of a complaint.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Service members are expected to complete 1200 service hours within a one (1) year timeframe.
The service year begins 09/30/2024 and ends 09/29/2025.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
Members must participate in
Pre-service orientation
PHA-specific training
Program-specific training
Any other trainings deemed necessary by the Host Site supervisor
Note: Trainings will be limited to 20% or less of PHA Service Members service hours
EVALUATION AND REPORTING
PHA Service Members will:
Complete quarterly assessments of the PHA Program including their Host Site experience, trainings, sense of belongingness and inclusivity, interest in pursuing a career in public health, etc.
Complete monthly reflection forms
Participate in quarterly performance evaluation and reviews with their Host Site supervisor
Be required to submit service timesheets biweekly
PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
PHA Service Members must:
Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service
Have a high diploma or its equivalent
Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202
Live within commutable distance of the Host Site to accommodate a hybrid service schedule
OTHER PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Preferred: Upper level (3rd or 4th year) undergraduate student or graduate level student enrolled at a college or university pursuing a public health degree or related degree or recent graduate
Required: Compliance with all Host Service Site vaccination requirements, including for COVID-19
PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS PROGRAM BENEFITS
Living allowance of $7,144.00 over the course of the term of service
$5,176.50 Segal Education Award at the end of a successful service term
Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
Increased professional awareness and accumulated real-world experience to enhance job competence following completion of service year
Join a network of like-minded leaders who are passionate about improving communities and the health and wellbeing of community members
HOW TO APPLY
Submit Your Application by 8/30/24: Complete and submit the NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Program Application through the following Smartsheet link:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/766fd3822c5942aa909458fef11dd12a
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tierney Thomison, Public Health AmeriCorps Program Manager, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (tthomison@chronicdisease.org) and Chelsea Cole, Public Health AmeriCorps Senior Program Coordinator (ccole@chronicdisease.org)