2010-2011 Part-Time Positions

Part-time positions are currently available and must be completed by December 31, 2011.

College loan forbearance is available. 

There is no health insurance provided for part-time positions. 

Living allowance and education awards for these positions are pro-rated as follows:

Part-Time Positions:

• Provide 907 hours of service

• Living Allowance of $6000 provided during service

• Education Award increased to $2675

• College loan forbearance available

• Complete service hours by 12/31/2011

1. Eligibility Counselor (Binghamton):  This 907 hour position begins May 2011 and will assist uninsured patients served by the Hope Dispensary of the Southern Tier and Lourdes Hospital in determining health insurance, prescription assistance, and other services they may be eligible for.  The Eligibility Counselor uses a computerized screening tool to determine patient eligibility.
    

2. Rural Health Associate (Richford):   907 hour position available serving Northern Tioga Neighbors Network (NTNN) and the Northern Tioga Center for Family Care.   NTNN is a group of volunteers working together to help serve the needs of home-bound individuals.  They provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, prescription pick-up, simple home repairs, friendly visits, etc.  The main responsibilities for these positions include checking incoming phone for messages and connecting volunteers with clients. The Rural Health Associates will also manage data regarding services provided.   Northern Tioga Center for Family Care provides health services for individuals from birth to death in a small isolated rural community. The associate will answer the phone, record messages, file, stock examine rooms and do other activities to help the staff. The associate will assist with planning and participating in relevant local health fairs and community meetings.  This position provides the opportunity to develop working relationships with clients of NTNN and patients of the health center.
    

3.  Community Food Security Associate (Hamden)  This 455 hour member will  start in May 2011 and help to make local, nutritious foods more available to low income families and seniors in Delaware County, through the organic Food Bank garden at Delaware Opportunities, and meals programs including Meals on Wheels and Head Start offered at various sites around the county.  The Community Food Security associate will assist with various outreach, coordination, and youth training programs of Farm Catskills related to strengthening the local food system and access to local food.
    

4. Summer Programs Associate (Cortland): One 303-hour position serving with Central N.Y. Area Health Education Center in Cortland, N.Y. Assist with summer health career education programs for school age children.
    

5. Health Information and Communication Associate (Whitney Point):   One 907 hour position with the Rural Health Network. This 907 hour member will support and improve internal information systems, with a strong emphasis on website content. The Associate helps to link those in need of health services, health insurance, etc. to resources using web based and other information technology tools.

   
    

Apply Online

To apply for any of the Rural Health Service Corps positions, use our online application, which can be found at this address:  http://www.ruralhealthnetwork.org/americorps.asp

If you have questions, contact Danielle Berchtold, Director of RHSC:

DBerchtold@rhnscny.org

607-692-7669

Rural Health Network of SCNY

PO Box 416

2663 Main Street

Whitney Point NY 13862

The Rural Health Service Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program administered by the Rural Health Network of South Central New York.  The purpose of the Rural Health Service Corps is to provide meaningful service and learning opportunities for young people committed to improving the health and lives of those living in South Central New York State.