AmeriCorps Offers Opportunity for employment

The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is seeking AmeriCorps to fill (2) Health Community Developer positions to help increase access to care, provide education/resources on health and wellness and implement initiatives that will make the HEALTHY CHOICE the EASY CHOICE!
Each Developer will provide training and support in their efforts to make our communities a healthier place to live.
The service position title is Healthy Community Developer. Members will work in their home county and surrounding counties. Counties covered under MOVHD’s AmeriCorps program are Brooke, Calhoun, Doddridge, Hancock, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ritchie, Roane, Pleasants, Taylor, Tyler, Wetzel, Wirt, and Wood.
AmeriCorps benefits include: A monthly living stipend, an education award upon completion of 1700 service hours, the possibility of health benefits and the possibility of child care help.
Qualifications: 18 years of age or older; eligible to work in the United States; High School Diploma or GED; and willing to have background check performed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong communication skills; public speaking; motivational interviewing; exceptional listening skills; motivated problem solver; time management; team building and team organizing skills; compassion and empathy.
Those hired must agree to have a criminal background check, complete 1700 hours within one year to successfully complete term of service and must be able to work weekend and evening hours.
Please contact Barbara Holt for online application website or for questions at 304-485-7374 Ext. 103