AmeriCorps Health Educator - School Based Health; On-site

Job Location:

Erie Lakeview School-Based Health Center – 4015 N. Ashland – Chicago, IL 60613

Salary: $30,000.00 per year

• Living allowance of up to $30,000
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service
• Fully covered healthcare benefits through Ameri Corps, 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 Ameri Corps 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.

• Deliver health education and wellness programming to high school students.
• Provide one‑on‑one nutrition and health coaching support.
• Coordinate student access to vision and dental services.
• Plan and facilitate health promotion events and outreach activities.
• Support youth engagement initiatives and advisory boards.
• Participate in community outreach and resource navigation activities.

Education:

Required
:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and ability to present information to groups.
• Current CPR Certification.
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to meet Ameri Corps background check requirements.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in community health, education, or social services.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• EPIC experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.