Health Educator

Erie Family Health Centers

AmeriCorps Health Educator focusing on health promotions and chronic disease prevention. Supporting community health and engagement through hands-on experiences in underserved populations.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide one-on-one health education and self-management support to patients
Participate in community events, training, and AmeriCorps service activities
Support Lending Hands for Life HIV programming and re-engagement efforts
Conduct outreach and engagement for patients requiring additional support
Document patient interactions and coordinate follow-up care activities
Facilitate health education groups and recruit participants for programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse populations
Current CPR Certification
U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.
Experience in community health, social services, or related fields (preferred)
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (preferred)
Bilingual English/Spanish skills (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Living allowance of up to $30,000
Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service
Fully covered healthcare benefits through AmeriCorps, if eligible
Childcare assistance, if eligible
Student loan forbearance and interest benefits, if eligible
Professional development and leadership opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Health EducationPatient SupportOutreach CoordinationDocumentationMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCultural Competence

Certifications

CPR Certification