The Community HealthCorps

SEA MAR Community Health Centers

Seattle, Washington

The Community HealthCorps experience includes daily service in a specific department of SEA MAR Community Health Centers, and participation in Corps-led outreach projects and bi-weekly team trainings (topics include health outreach and education, health care policy, CPR/First Aid, and conflict resolution). A full-time contract includes a living allowance, benefits, and an Educational Award of $4,725!

SEA MAR Community Health Centers is a community-based organization committed to providing comprehensive health and human services to the underserved and uninsured communities of western Washington with a special emphasis on the Latino population and migrant farm workers. It was organized in 1978 by a group of Latino health activists from the U. of Washington. SEA MAR is committed to education, health promotion and disease prevention as priority services.

HealthCorps members may choose amongst a variety of departments and programs for their term of service (placement depends upon member interest and health center need). These are medical, dental, and mental health clinics, nutritional programs for women, infants, and children (WIC), maternity support services (MSS), health education surrounding diabetes and HIV/AIDS, social work and case management, home health and home care primarily for the elderly, the Latino Senior Information and Assistance program, and job placement program. We also have a bilingual Child Development Center and 86-resident Nursing Home with Alzheimer unit where members may serve. Branch clinics outside Seattle serve migrant farm workers and the homeless, while three Residential Treatment Centers serve youth and adolescents with substance abuse issues.

• Spanish speaking ability is a plus!! Bilingual preferred.
• Experience with multicultural and multilingual community and ability to function in a fast paced, high client volume work environment. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees of the health center to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction. Also, ability to work well within AmeriCorps team environment; collaborate on projects and lead.
• B.A. degree preferred. Candidates without GED must acquire one by end of program.
• Applicable experience: health care or social services, education/health education, community work/organizing/advocacy, commitment to Latin American issues.
• We seek candidates who are flexible and self-starters, who persevere in the face of challenge, and who are enthusiastic about community work!

How to Apply