Epilepsy Resource Room Coordinator At UMASS Memorial Medical Center

Epilepsy Resource Room Coordinator at UMASS Memorial Med Ctr
Epilepsy Resource Room Coordinator

Full-Time (1700 Hours) - average 30-40 hours/week

Background:

AmeriCorps is a national community service program that gives people an opportunity to apply their skills and ideals towards helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Epilepsy Foundation New England is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people and families affected by epilepsy in New England. EFNE is seeking AmeriCorps Members to serve with EFNE and UMASS to support people living with and affected by epilepsy.

Position Description:

Epilepsy Foundation New England is seeking Resource Room Coordinators who facilitate a space where patients can seek information on living with epilepsy and be connected through referrals for EFNE and UMASS programs and resources. Stipend for full time is $17,325 with a Segal Educational Award of $6,325 at the completion of service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide active listening, support, and coaching to patients on life changes that support health and wellness
• Build community among patients by developing and implementing new and existing EFNE and Baystate programs
• Connect patients to Baystate, EFNE, and community resources and running educational trainings/conferences
• Inpatient support for patients needing connection before appointments/procedures
• Implement community outreach and mentor recruitment strategies, through maintaining presence and education
• Maintain a library of helpful literature while assisting hospital staff with site-specific needs to improve support
• Reduced half-time will perform these responsibilities in the pediatric clinic

Minimum Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S. to be an AmeriCorps Member

Skills/Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Interest in nonprofit organizations and their development

• Experience as a volunteer in any capacity
• Proven commitment to diverse populations, including people with disabilities and/or epilepsy
• Motivation and aptitude for outreach and networking
• Interest in supporting patients and their needs
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability and desire to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture and deadline-sensitive environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexibility, patience, and a good sense of humor

Position Benefits:

• Total living allowance of up to $17,325, on a biweekly stipend
• Education award up to $6,325 upon completion of service
• Free healthcare (Full-time ONLY)
• Free childcare (Full-time ONLY)
• Loan deferment and interest accrual payment for qualifying loans upon completion of service
• Nationwide Alumni network
• A built-in network of AmeriCorps members and colleagues – potential to make a lifelong connection
• Permits working other jobs during off hours
• Learned skills: leadership, recruitment, teamwork, communications, education, public speaking, community organization, social work, teaching, mentoring

Terms of Service:

• Position start/end date: August 30, 2021-July 31, 2022
• Service commitment generally performed Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm, with some weekend and evening scheduled with notice

Applications will be reviewed and assessed on a rolling basis and the position with be open until filled, therefore we urge you to apply as soon possible. In your cover letter, please be sure to explain your interest in the mission of Epilepsy Foundation New England and any service of volunteering or working with diverse populations and/or people with epilepsy.

Accepted members will be required to undergo a criminal offender and sexual offender background check.

Epilepsy Foundation New England will recruit and select persons in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, color, political affiliation, creed, national origin, marital status, or any other status as protected by federal, state, and local laws. Epilepsy Foundation New England welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations for interviews and for service upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $17,325.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Please be aware service may be virtual due to COVID-19 but will be monitored throughout the service year. There is an expectation that in-person services resume when the Host Site and EFNE deem it is safe.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19