CHCANYS Public Health AmeriCorps at Open Door

Open Door, with its nationally renowned medical centers, mobile dentistry units, school-based health programs, and its family practice residency training program, delivers exceptional value to patients and the communities it serves, dedicated to engaging individuals in healthier lifestyles and creating healthier communities. Open Door believes that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, with primary care to be affordable and delivered cost-effectively. Open Door has partnered with CHCANYS in seeking AmeriCorps members for its 2024-2025 Public Health AmeriCorps program. Members are placed in the Ossining and Port Chester medical centers. Open Door has two different AmeriCorps positions available: (1) Community Health: coordinate support services/programs that address social determinants of health which have a direct effect on the well-being and health outcomes of patients and communities. Specific services/programs include Baby Bundle, Baby Bank, Digital Literacy, Patient Advocacy/Navigation. (2) Wellness: coordinate and support the group exercise program which offers in-person and virtual exercise classes (e.g. ZUMBA®, Yoga, Pilates, Circuit)to patients in our Wellness Centers, located in the Ossining and Port Chester health centers, and will support Wellness/Nutrition/WIC staff in the delivery of evidence-based programs that focus on promoting wellness, physical activity, and nutrition for patients of all ages.

CHCANYS Public Health AmeriCorps at Open Door members receive a Living Allowance of $27,000, in addition to other benefits including transportation expenses and health insurance. Members also receive extensive Public Health training and professional development and an Education Award of $7,395.00 at the successful completion of their term.