Summary of Position:

The KCMS Foundation operates the WyJo Care and Metro Care charitable care programs that deliver donated specialty care to uninsured patients in the Kansas City area. Our Education-to-Employment coalition supports the development of multilingual, multicultural health professionals. Our Wellness and Prevention initiative has a physician-led committee working with the public health departments, health care providers and aligned organizations on projects to improve community health and illuminate pathways out of poverty.

Essential Functions:

• The VISTA will collaborate with staff and stakeholders to enhance and develop health equity for uninsured patients in the Kansas City area. The VISTA will accomplish this by conducting research to support improved access to healthcare, development of capacity-building methods for data collection, and identification of opportunities for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program Benefits:

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage**For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

Skills:

• Medicine
• Non-Profit Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Work
• Social Services
• Writing/Editing
• Leadership
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology

Program Start/End Date:

02/12/2023 – 02/10/2024

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education level:

College graduate

Age Requirement:

Minimum: 18

Maximum: None

Program Locations:

KANSAS, MISSOURI

Languages:

English