PHMC Health Network VISTA

AmeriCorps; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Childcare assistance if eligible

Health Coverage

Relocation Allowance

Training

Job summary

A community health organization in Philadelphia is seeking a VISTA member to support health initiatives, particularly in social determinants of health and HIV education. Responsibilities include building partnerships, creating educational resources, and developing training systems. A candidate with some college education and skills in public health, communication, and non-profit management is preferred. The program offers benefits such as a living allowance, health coverage, and an education award option.

Qualifications

• Public Health knowledge and experience preferred.
• College graduate or some college experience required.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Experience in social services and non-profit settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the PHMC Health Network on building out the Social Determinants of Health Initiative.
• Communicate program successes and develop a narrative around the specific resources needed to support program expansion.
• Identify and develop additional community partnerships to better meet the social and community needs of the patient population.
• Assist the Quality Manager and other cross-sector staff with the creation and implementation of an expanded HIV/PrEP initiative.
• Identify areas to further support community and patient education about HIV and the use of PrEP as prevention.
• Research internal and external partners to host relevant and requested trainings for Health Network staff and providers.
• Create system for relevant and requested staff training opportunities.

Skills

Public Health

Communications

Social Services

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Team Work

Non-Profit Management

Computers/Technology

Leadership

Writing/Editing

Leadership

Writing/Editing

Education

Some college

Job description

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The VISTA will support the continued implementation, expansion, and evaluation of PHMC Health Network programs and ensure initiatives are scaled to include all Health Network centers and staff members. The proposed Health Network VISTA position will support expanding several key Health Network initiatives to ensure quality, comprehensive primary medical and behavioral healthcare services to Philadelphia's underserved communities. Many patients live below the federal poverty level and have a higher incidence of chronic disease than the general population. The Health Network VISTA will be integrally involved in three key Health Network programs, including social determinants of health, HIV education, and integrated staff education.

Member Duties

• Support the PHMC Health Network on building out the Social Determinants of Health Initiative.
• Communicate program successes and develop a narrative around the specific resources needed to support program expansion.
• Identify and develop additional community partnerships to better meet the social and community needs of the patient population.
• Assist the Quality Manager and other cross-sector staff with the creation and implementation of an expanded HIV/PrEP initiative.
• Identify areas to further support community and patient education about HIV and the use of PrEP as prevention.
• Research internal and external partners to host relevant and requested trainings for Health Network staff and providers.
• Create system for relevant and requested staff training opportunities.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage*
• Relocation Allowance
• Training

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas

• Health

Skills

• Public Health
• College graduate preferred
• Communications
• Social Services
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Team Work
• Non-Profit Management
• General Skills
• Computers/Technology
• Leadership
• Writing/Editing

Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
• Program: PHMC Health Network VISTA
• Program Start/End Date: 01/19/2026 - 01/18/2027
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Education Level: Some college
• Age Requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None
• Program Locations: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Wilmington, Atlantic City)
• Accepting Applications: From 07/01/2025 to 12/01/2026
• Contact: Kathryn Soll, 4601 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19139, 0000000000, [e-mail]