AmeriCorps Community Connector II - Perinatal

CHRISTUS Health, as a recipient of grant funding, partners with Ameri Corps State and National to provide outreach, education, and navigation services to address the social determinants of health across each of the communities we serve. Significant goals of this partnership are to:
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Serve communities with concentrated poverty, rural communities, and tribal communities;
2) Create workforce pathways for Ameri Corps members, including deliberate training, such as pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, certifications, and hiring preferences or support; and
3) Enhance member experience by providing opportunities for skill attainment, personal growth, and connections to the community they are serving in support of a lifetime of civic participation.

To this end, CHRISTUS Health will engage with individuals to serve their communities as Ameri Corps service members. Members serve for a minimum of a one-year term and will not be considered employees of CHRISTUS Health. Members have the opportunity to receive Community Health Worker training and obtain state certification. A living allowance, health insurance, and end of service education award (managed by Ameri Corps State and National) are provided, but other CHRISTUS Health employee benefits will not be offered to individuals participating in this program.

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Working collaboratively with Ameri Corps Community Connector Members, Community Health Workers, clinicians, and administrative staff, the Ameri Corps Community Connector II uses advanced community health skills to provide mentorship, technical assistance, and quality review for Ameri Corps Community Connector I team members. The role includes consolidating programmatic data and sharing insights with leadership.

The Community Connector II delivers culturally competent, patient‑centered screening, referral, and navigation services to connect individuals and families with appropriate social and medical resources. This position supports individuals in developing care plans, identifying barriers, setting goals, and accessing needed services. Additionally, the role facilitates communication between individuals and clinical or community providers, provides health and wellness education, maintains accurate data and documentation, and supports initiatives aligned with the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Conducts social needs screenings and links individuals to appropriate community resources through referral and navigation services.
• Assists individuals in creating action plans to address identified needs, encouraging goal‑setting, problem‑solving, and ongoing progress monitoring.
• Provides health, wellness, disease‑prevention, and resource education to individuals and families.
• Mentors and coaches Ameri Corps Community Connector I team members, providing guidance, skill‑building, and technical assistance for program implementation.
• Supports daily program planning and delivers regular updates to the Connector I team members.
• Observes and reviews Connector I activities, including patient interactions and data entry, to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to program standards.
• Reviews and consolidates programmatic data and provides regular reports on performance metrics and program impact to ministry leaders and the Ameri Corps team.
• Builds trusting relationships through culturally appropriate support, structured visits, and follow‑up communications across various community settings.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of community resources and collaborates with community‑based partners to support individuals’ needs and gather feedback on referral outcomes.
• Enhances care coordination by facilitating communication and relationships between individuals and healthcare or community providers.
• Collaborates with supervisors and clinical teams to coordinate care and address identified healthcare needs.
• Supports individuals with chronic disease self‑management and…