Health Connections Assistant (AmeriCorps VISTA)
Henry J Austin Health CenterTrenton, New Jersey, United States
Posted January 6, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Henry J. Austin Health Center (HJAHC), established in 1969 in Trenton, New Jersey, is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary health care services to underserved populations. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, HJAHC offers a wide range of services including adult medicine, pediatrics, HIV treatment, dental care, and behavioral health, among others. The center serves approximately 13,000 individuals annually and is committed to cultural sensitivity and dignity in patient care.
Job Description
The Health Connections Assistant (AmeriCorps VISTA) aims to improve patient access to community resources and address social determinants of health for HJAHC patients.
Requirements
- Follow and update workflows, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures for the Health Connections program
- Design strategies to address barriers to patient access and utilization of resources
- Monitor and evaluate volunteer activities accurately and completely
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient-related information
- Cultivate positive and productive working relationships with staff and peers
Benefits
- Full annual living allowance of $27,364.05, paid biweekly
- Health coverage
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Relocation allowance
- Education Award of $7,395 or an End of Service Stipend upon successful completion of service