The Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity is looking for healthcare-motivated individuals to join our team for the 2020-2021 service year.
The service mission carried by the Access to Care project is to improve the oral health and well being of the people of the local community and the region through outreach programs that are especially attentive to minority and underserved populations. Serving as a Washington Service Corps member, the individual will support and promote the work of students, faculty and staff of the dental school directed at reducing oral health inequities in underserved communities.
2 full-time positions available for: September 15, 2020 to July 31, 2021
Apply online at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/ viewListing.do? id=51426&fromSearch=true
Accepting applications until July 31 or until positions are all filled Early application is highly encouraged
AmeriCorps member duties consist of:
- Recruiting health and pre-health students to participate in interprofessional clinical outreach activities that promote and sustain Access to Care projects.
- Leading groups of underrepresented high school and college students in exploring healthcare related careers.
- Serving as a liaison with community members to facilitate interprofessional clinical outreach activities.
- Assisting with courses and outreach activities aimed to prepare students to serve in underserved and rural populations.
- Providing oral hygiene instruction and oral health information in a variety of settings
