Americorps Service Member - Health Care Partnerships Assistant

AmeriCorps Member Position Description

Health Care Partnerships Assistant

General Statement of Duties: In support of the mission of The Ohio Association of Foodbanks members of the Healthy Harvest Corps will support a coordinated statewide effort to prioritize investments in scaling and sustaining food as medicine initiatives. Members will support new emerging and expanding services that address hunger as a social determinant of health.

Service Location: Greater Cleveland Food Bank 13815 Coit Rd. Cleveland OH 44110

Direct Supervisor: Alissa Glenn

Service Term Dates: September 15th 2025-September 14th 2026

Service Position Type/ Required Minimum Service Hours - FT/1700 hours

General Service Schedule:

Our agencys standard hours are 7am 5pm M-F. The members typical work schedule will be: eight hours/day with 30-minute lunch M-F (with occasional weekend events). General breakdown of your time is below.

50% Primary activities: Advance the impact of referral partnerships with healthcare providers and Medicaid managed care organizations activities

40% Secondary activities

5% Training at service site

5% Training and events through the Community Health and Research team

Primary activities include (minimum 50% of time):

Participate in monthly Foodbank Champions Team calls with the network

Work to improve the effectiveness of referrals from healthcare providers and Medicaid managed care organizations.

- Work with the Director of Community Health and Research the Director of Help Center and Outreach and the Root Cause Coordinator for Healthcare Programs to improve outcomes associated with referrals made by healthcare partners through UniteUs. This can include recruiting healthy pantries (i.e. Farmacy participants) providing resources and training to Farmacy pantries and developing materials for neighbors and partners

- When needed receive referrals and make outgoing referrals to food pantries and other emergency food providers based on the needs of the individual referred.

- Complete screenings for additional health-related social needs and make referrals to other social services providers as needed.

- Follow-up with individuals referred and provide data back to healthcare providers on needs met and services provided.

Identify opportunities to engage healthcare partners with the local food pantry network for example through training on food insecurity screening tools (e.g. Hunger Vital Sign) and procedures for making referrals to the local foodbank and member pantries

Provide support on Food as Medicine programs that utilize referrals including medically-supportive groceries and Medically Tailored Meals

Secondary activities (up to 40% of time)

Support Community Resource Centers (CRCs) by guiding neighbors through shopping

Support CRC healthy cooking demonstrations and Farmacy shopping hours for referred patients

Comply with all AmeriCorps program guidelines by maintaining service hours training hours and service projects as outlined in the AmeriCorps Service Agreement.

Attend all required training courses and staff meetings and participate in AmeriCorps service projects.

Understand and promote the Mission and Vision of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank that values public service and celebrates the positive aspects of diverse backgrounds.

Member/Program Benefits

Living Stipend up to $25000

Education Award up to $7395

Training on:

- Pantry operations

- Compliance/Pantrytrak

- Food Safety

- UniteUs referral platform

Mileage reimbursement

Access to member health care (full-time only if needed)

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

At least 18 years of age

Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen

Working knowledge of Microsoft office software and data entry programs

Positive and professional written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

A college degree and demonstrated interest in community and public health

Highly organized and detail oriented

Experience and comfort with speaking in front of a group

Ability to work and communicate with people of a variety of backgrounds and skillsets

To apply for this position go directly to the Americorps website at: