Cayenne Wellness Center Public Health Outreach VISTA

The Cayenne Wellness Center Public Health Outreach VISTA role at AmeriCorps involves enhancing public health efforts for individuals with sickle cell disease in California. Responsibilities include coordinating provider education training, supporting a statewide awareness campaign, and maintaining outreach tracking systems. The position aims to promote health equity and build partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations. Benefits include a living allowance, education award, and health coverage.
Cayenne Wellness Center’s (CWC) mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease in California by ensuring expert, unbiased, and comprehensive care. This mission is part of a broader vision of (1) a medical system which effectively addresses the unique needs of individuals with sickle cell disease and (2) patients who are empowered and equipped to advocate for themselves. Cayenne Wellness Center’s Public Health Outreach VISTA will strengthen the organization's public health efforts across California by expanding its reach within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and advancing awareness around Sickle Cell Trait (SCT). This initiative supports health equity by empowering underserved communities with vital information and connections to free services. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the VISTA member will lead and support provider education efforts by scheduling and coordinating Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and SCT training for health professionals at FQHCs. These trainings aim to increase clinical awareness, improve patient outcomes, and establish strong, sustained partnerships with health providers. The Public Health Outreach VISTA member will also support the Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Campaign (STAC), a statewide initiative that educates individuals and families about SCT through outreach events, culturally competent materials, and strategic communication efforts. Additionally, the VISTA will enhance internal systems by maintaining accurate databases of healthcare partners, tracking participation data, and assisting in evaluation efforts. This role includes active participation in community engagement, collaboration with public health agencies, and promotion of CWC’s free programs. By the end of their service term, the VISTA will have built scalable systems that support advocacy, public education, and long-term public health collaboration throughout California.

Member Duties : The Public Health Outreach VISTA will coordinate provider education training at FQHCs, support a statewide sickle cell trait awareness campaign, and strengthen Cayenne Wellness Center's partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations. The member will assist in campaign development, organize outreach events, create educational materials, and maintain detailed tracking systems for outreach and impact evaluation. Through these efforts, the member will promote health equity, build sustainable relationships, and enhance the reach of CWC’s free services to individuals living with or at risk for Sickle Cell Disease and Trait.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Health , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Education , Team Work , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Communications , Social Services , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Recruitment , Public Health , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Cayenne Wellness Center Public Health Outreach VISTA

Program Start/End Date

08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Graduate degree (e.g. MA, PhD, MD, JD)

Age Requirement

Minimum: 21 Maximum: None

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County

Languages

English

Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 05/13/2025 To 08/04/2025

Contact

Alison Petsod Hixson

570 W Avenue 26

Los Angeles CA 90065

213-893-4898

volunteercorps@laworks.com

www.laworks.com/vista

Listing ID

126581