KY HealthCorps

KY Health Corps at Ameri Corps

The Family Scholar House (FSH) will have up to 100 Ameri Corps members who will develop their healthcare knowledge and begin working in memory care, senior living, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospitals, hospice, and other healthcare related environments in the Appalachian Counties of KY, as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) as part of a program called Health Corps. At the end of the first program year of Health Corps, the Ameri Corps members will be responsible for completing credentialing coursework that will enable them to transition to a career as part of KY's healthcare workforce.

Member Duties

Spend a great deal of time interacting with patients/residents to perform medical and non-medical tasks and support activities. Assist with meal preparation and delivery to ensure maximum nutrition for patients in healthcare facilities. Spend time engaging with patients/residents, visitors, and community members at the facility.

Program Benefits

Training, Education award upon successful completion of service.

Terms

Car required, Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas

Health, Public Health Ameri Corps.

Skills

General Skills, Social Services, Conflict Resolution, Public Health, Team Work, Communications, First Aid.

Program Details

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program: KY Health Corps
• Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Part Time
• Education level:
  High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
• Program Locations: KENTUCKY
• Languages:
  
  English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 09/01/2025 To 07/31/2026
• Contact:
  Hannah Willett, 403 Reg Smith Cir, Louisville KY 40208, , (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Internship

• Part-time

• Other
• Government Administration