Violence Prevention Facilitator
Position Status
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NHC Position Type
Position Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Engaging in outreach and promoting health education topics and healthcare services
- Collaborating with pre-existing patients and partner organizations
- Identifying hosts and sponsors in various communities to form new partnerships
- Facilitating interventions and classes about health issue prevention and management and overall wellness
- Planning and preparing classes
Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
Organized, Detail-oriented, Comfort speaking with others, individually or in groups, Community engagement/outreach skills, Compassionate
Knowledge Required for the Position
Knowledge of AmeriCorps/Health Corps member requirements, Skill with Microsoft Office or other software for a variety of data processing operations involving a range of problem solving, record keeping, correspondence, and service tracking options.
Supervision
Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments following set procedures, independently, The supervisor assigns service activities, advises on changes in procedures, and is available for assistance when required
Review
The service activities are reviewed for accuracy through spot checks, through complaints from customers, and through observation of the member at service.
Guidelines
Detailed guidelines exist, including regulations and directives, handbooks, precedents, industry standards, and files of previous projects, Guidelines are generally applicable, but the member independently makes adaptations in dealing with problems and unusual situations
Complexity
The facts or conditions of the service position are clear cut, predictable, and apply directly to the assignment, The member must develop new techniques, methods, or approaches to complete service position assignments
Special Considerations
Unusual service hours, involving evenings, weekends, or long shifts, Personal vehicle required, Special safety regulations or precautions that must be observed, Criminal history check requirements beyond those required by National Health Corps
Language Proficiency Requirements
Is proficiency in a language other than English required? No