NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Louisiana III Service Member
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Position Name: NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Service Member
Position Type/Hours: Three Quarter Time/1200 hours
Service Location: Louisiana Department of Health, Well-Ahead Louisiana
628 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Living Allowance: $8,074.00
Education Award: $5,176.50
Total Award: $13,250.50
PROGRAM PURPOSE:
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a national public health non-profit agency focused on improving the health of the public by strengthening state and national leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions. NACDD promotes health and reduces the burden of chronic disease through various programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity and the Division of Population Health, and a team of nationally recognized experts.
To enhance public health resources across the country and support state and local public health settings respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) program supports the recruitment, training, and development of the next generation of public health leaders. In partnership with State Health Departments, local health departments, other community-based organizations, and/or local YMCAs or YMCA State Alliances, Service Members will be placed across twenty states to advance existing efforts around food and nutrition security, safe physical activity access, social connectedness, and health equity, all within the context of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPECIFIC SERVICE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The PHA Service Member will support the work related to Center for Planning of Excellence (CPEX) to implement their built environment action plans to optimize health outcomes for Louisiana communities. They will address priority areas related to access to physical activity and social connectedness and collaborate with existing Walkability Action Institute teams to launch and provide support in implementation of community strategic plans. They will also collaborate with Well-Ahead Louisiana team to enhance internal programs to include social connectedness activities among aging populations. Additionally the Service Member will engage with the Louisiana Food Policy Action Council to implement established strategic plans related to Farm to ECE best practice. Lastly the Service Member will provide education and resources related to breastfeeding legislation and best practices. Responsibilities of the Service Member will also include:
- Participating in partner meetings to discuss access to physical activity, nutrition security, and social connectedness initiatives throughout the state of Louisiana
- Providing technical assistance to Walkability Action Institute team implementing strategic plans
- Providing technical assistance and resources related to access to physical activity, nutrition security, and social connectedness to state and community-level partners
- Establishing and maintain community-level partnerships
- Assisting Program Managers and Coordinators in program activities
- Assisting in mini grant review processes
- Assist Program Managers and Program Coordinators to support activities related nutrition, physical activity among other CDC Chronic Disease funded grant programs to include:
- Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Public Health Programs to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
- The Healthy St. Landry Project
- Health Disparities Programming
- Healthcare Access Programming
DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED SERVICE SCHEDULE:
- Hybrid service hours
- Service hours are to be completed Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm CT time.
- A maximum of 20% of service hours may be training, education, or other similar approved activities
- A maximum of 10% of service hours may be fundraising activities
DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Skills: Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
The NACDD PHA program operates in accordance with federal and AmeriCorps program requirements on non-discrimination. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, the NACDD PHA program prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on the protected categories of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, reprisal, pregnancy, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or their submission of a complaint. NACDD’s compliance history is available upon request.
REQUIRED COMMITTMENT
- Service members are expected to complete 1200 service hours within a one (1) year timeframe.
- The service year begins 02/03/2025 and ends 02/02/2026.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
Members must participate in
- Pre-service orientation
- PHA-specific training
- Program-specific training
- Any other trainings deemed necessary by the Host Site supervisor
Note: Trainings will be limited to 20% or less of PHA Service Members service hours
EVALUATION AND REPORTING
PHA Service Members will:
- Complete quarterly assessments of the PHA Program including their Host Site experience, trainings, sense of belongingness and inclusivity, interest in pursuing a career in public health, etc.
- Complete monthly reflection forms
- Participate in quarterly performance evaluation and reviews with their Host Site supervisor
- Be required to submit service timesheets biweekly
PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
PHA Service Members must:
- Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service
- Have a high diploma or its equivalent
- Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
- Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202
- Live within commutable distance of the Host Site to accommodate a hybrid service schedule
OTHER PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to comply with all Host Service Site vaccination requirements, including for COVID-19
- Preferred: Upper level (3rd or 4th year) undergraduate student or graduate level student enrolled at a college or university pursuing a public health degree or related degree or recent graduate
PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Living allowance of $8,074.00 over the course of the term of service
- $5,176.50 Segal Education Award at the end of a successful service term
- Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
- Increased professional awareness and accumulated real-world experience to enhance job competence following completion of service year
- Join a network of like-minded leaders who are passionate about improving communities and the health and wellbeing of community members
HOW TO APPLY
Submit Your Application by 12/20/24: Complete and submit the NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Program Application through the following Smartsheet link:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/766fd3822c5942aa909458fef11dd12a
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tierney Thomison, Public Health AmeriCorps Program Manager, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (tthomison@chronicdisease.org) and Chelsea Cole, Public Health AmeriCorps Senior Program Coordinator (ccole@chronicdisease.org)