Healthy Communities

Healthy Communities is CHC’s Public Health Ameri Corps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services.

Ameri Corps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, Ameri Corps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services. This is a full-time position with $23,700 living allowance completing 1700 hours during the service year. This is approximate to serving 32 hours a week for 52 weeks.

Service is anticipated to begin on September 2, 2025 and end on August 28, 2026. Ameri Corps members do not participate in any prohibited activities as outlined by Ameri Corps.

Ameri Corps members will serve in positions that provide a variety of experiences throughout the organization. Positions are designed to increase access to health care for underserved populations & develop tomorrow's health care workforce. A mix of office work & community work can be expected and will vary based on the position. In addition to the primary duties of each position, members will have the opportunity to do a variety of organized service projects with their fellow members throughout the state.

Monthly team meetings give members an opportunity to receive training on different topics, share their experiences, bond with team members, & learn more about Ameri Corps and CHC. The position also provides members with professional development training and opportunities to explore other areas of interest within the organization. Ameri Corps members do not participate in any prohibited activities as outlined by Ameri Corps.

• Health Coverage
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training
• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Uniforms provided and required
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended

• Community Outreach
• Public Health Ameri Corps

• General Skills
• Community Organization
• Social Services
• Team Work
• Public Health
• Public Speaking

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program:
  Healthy Communities
• Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2025 – 08/29/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18, Maximum None
• Program Locations: CONNECTICUT
• Languages:
  
  Spanish, English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 06/24/2025 To 01/31/2026

Raneda Porter
19 Grand St
Middletown CT 06457