Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities
The VISTA will develop capacity within Pediatric Neurology by working with an established volunteer team of Patient Navigators who assist youth with neurological conditions and their caregivers with planning, preparing for, and creating connections during the youth’s transition into adulthood. The VISTA will focus on developing clear volunteer leadership roles and a sustainability plan.
The second navigation program is in the pediatric primary care clinic. The VISTA will build the clinic’s capacity and impact by collaboratively identifying and characterizing food assets within an under-resourced area of Dorchester, and Roxbury MA – two cities in Massachusetts with the highest population of patients served by the Primary Care Clinic.
Job specific duties may include:
- Creating an effective recruitment and training system for retaining Patient Navigator volunteers
Conducting community outreach to building strategic partnerships between CHW and community programs
Program Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong commitment to the organization’s mission
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Grant Writing Experience (Preferred)
About AmeriCorps VISTA
The Community Resource Navigation VISTA position is funded by AmeriCorps, a national service program aimed at fighting poverty. Benefits include a living allowance, education award, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Compensation and Benefits
- Living allowance
- Education award or post-service stipend
- Relocation allowance and travel reimbursement
- Health benefits and childcare assistance
- Loan deferment or forbearance
- Non-competitive eligibility for government jobs
- Professional development and personal/vacation time
How To Apply
To apply and learn more about the Community Resource Navigation VISTA position, fill out and submit the following survey:
https://redcap.link/bmcpediamericorpsvista
The Program Coordinator will contact you within 48-hours once your survey is reviewed.
Questions?
If you have any lingering questions, reach out to the Program Coordinator via email (tasia.terrell@bmc.org)
Recruitment Timeline / Details
The application for this position will close 06/23/2024
This position begins 07/29/2024 and ends 07/29/2025
The VISTA will work in the pediatric administrative building in Boston, MA and will have a hybrid schedule. This position will report to the VISTA supervisor at Children’s HealthWatch and Pediatric Neurology.
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.
