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Goodwill Industries Southern Rivers

AmeriCorps

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.

$45,582 / year median in Georgia

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

GoodwillSR AmeriCorps members will assist with recruitment and outreach to our target audience to increase client engagement in Mission Services offerings, with the goal of helping individuals achieve gainful employment. AmeriCorps members may use several methods to reach clients: outreach calls, texts, social media, and other channels. AmeriCorps members will log all data into the assigned case management system. AmeriCorps members will recruit volunteers for GoodwillSR programs such as the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program. AmeriCorps members will participate in multiple training programs to gain skills and knowledge.
Program Benefits:
Bi-weekly stipend Free medical insurance Childcare assistance Preferred hiring status on military bases after completion of the program Student loans can be deferred while in the program $7,000 educational scholarship after completion of service ( Award can be used to further education at your choice of school, pay off student loans.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) with Holidays and time off allowed, must complete 1700 hours in 11 months
Service Areas:
Community and Economic Development Skills:
Teamwork and Communication Skills Service Description:
AmeriCorps members will help increase community awareness of the programs that GoodwillSR offers and support Mission services activities, Monday through Friday, 4o hours a week. The members will implement several outreach service methods, including phone calls, emails, text messaging, social media campaigns, geo-marketing/geo-tracking, and special events. Outreach includes, but is not limited to, re-engaging clients who have not visited the center for 31 days or more; inviting clients to job fairs and special events; and informing clients about services such as classes, free tax prep, Veterans Services, certification training, etc. Outreach to our rural population uses the methods mentioned above to promote virtual services and opportunities offered by GoodwillSR. Outreach by the Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.