Upon arrival to the United States and throughout their first few years, refugees and asylees face numerous hurdles to effectively navigate the US healthcare system and accessing important community health resources. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works one-on-one with clients to meet each of their unique health needs. This AmeriCorps works in close coordination with the Intensive Case Management (ICM) team to address barriers to health and wellness for refugee and asylee clients, including those with serious medical and mental-health conditions, the elderly, LGBTI clients, single mothers, and victims of sexual and gender-based violence enrolled in the ICM program. The ICM AmeriCorps will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to ICM clients to address barriers to social determinates of health and barriers towards self-sufficiency. AmeriCorps gain valuable experience working with clients and interpreters of diverse cultural backgrounds, hone skills in case noting, gain an understanding of refugees’ acute and chronic health concerns, and develop expertise in navigating the US medical system and Arizona's Medicaid.

This position is eligible for a biweekly stipend through Arizona Serve. 

This is an in-person position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct health and wellness client assessments 6 months, and 12 months after ICM enrollmentDevelop individualized service plans based on client needsMap community assets and help make referrals to community partners Assist in scheduling and accompanying clients to health and wellness appointments as appropriateEducate clients on U.S. healthcare and social service systemsInput client health and wellness information into IRC’s databaseCommunicate client concerns with ICM staff and coordinate health and wellness service plan with supervisorAssist with ensuring proper documentation of services and client case files Other duties as assigned