Pantry Service Aide

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Idaho; On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps program places members across Idaho to address health needs of low-income families in rural areas. Hosted through Idaho State University's Institute of Rural Health, members will deliver health education and screenings to improve access to care.

As a Pantry Service Aide with St. Vincent de Paul, you will connect people in need with nutrition resources, promote wellness, and support community health efforts while gaining hands-on experience in healthcare and

Responsibilities

• The AmeriCorps member will serve with St. Vincent de Paul as a Pantry Service Aide to connect populations in need with necessary nutrition resources.
• Promote health, wellness, and strengthen Idaho support systems.
• Deliver health education pertaining to nutrition and access to care.

Job description

Through the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps program, Idaho State University's Institute of Rural Health places members across the state to address the health needs of Idaho’s low-income children and families in rural, under-resourced areas. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for providing health education and health screening activities, which will result in improved access to health care in Idaho. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage additional community members who will be engaged in assisting the AmeriCorps members at their placement sites. Many Idaho residents are from rural, low income, and under-resourced areas and face significant health care challenges. Families from low-income backgrounds are often uninsured, may have language differences, and often lack access to health care due to lack of transportation, income or limited health literacy. As a result, the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps member service locations stretch across most areas of the state.

Member Duties :

The AmeriCorps member will serve with St. Vincent de Paul as a Pantry Service Aide to connect populations in need with necessary nutrition resources. The AmeriCorps member will promote health, wellness, and strengthen Idaho support systems. The member will contribute to access to care and clinical support. This role directly supports priority populations while helping improve health outcomes and population well-being. By serving at St. Vincent de Paul, the member will deliver necessary food and nutrition resources to priority populations and deliver health education pertaining to nutrition. Members gain valuable professional skills and experience in healthcare, education, nonprofit operations, and engagement. Members do not participate in prohibited activities. members do not supplement, duplicate, or displace staff members at St. Vincent de Paul. Members with this program have recurring access to vulnerable populations.