Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program·Boston, Massachusetts
The member will provide case management and health education to high-need patients in outpatient clinics and shelter-based facilities. Responsibilities include helping patients navigate healthcare systems, increasing access to care, and providing translation services.
UPDATE July 20 -- We are re-opening our application process for a single role. Please read the below for more information on AmeriCorps at BHCHP and to start your application process.
Boston, MA - Contracted Since 1985, the mission of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. Since 2006, we’ve been a springboard for the country’s most promising young leaders through our participation in AmeriCorps, in association with the Massachusetts Service Alliance.
Every year from September to July, BHCHP hosts a cohort of AmeriCorps Members to work in every facet of our organization.
If you’re looking to gain practical knowledge and experience in medicine and in public health, we want to get to know you.
If you’re not interested in medicine or public health, but want to learn about what it’s like to serve a high-need population, we want to get to know you.
And if you aren’t sure what your next step is, but you know you want to help make the world a better place, we want to get to know you.
While it’s true most of our members move on to medical school, nursing school or a public health program at the conclusion of their service, you do not need to be pre-med to serve with us!
As our newest AmeriCorps Member, you will directly serve in our outpatient and shelter-based clinics, as well as our 24-hour medical respite facility. The service year will run from early September 2026 until late July 2027. This is a full time, 40 hour per week role.
Your work will be heavily focused on case management and health education and will generally involve assisting patients navigating the complexities of the health care and social service system; increasing patients’ access to care; and providing translation services and health education. Your work will involve in-depth, sustained, direct contact with a wide array of high need, low resource patients . Through your work, you will help to reduce the barriers to care by: connecting patients to health benefits programs; providing health education services; and making referrals for support services, and more.
Examples of the specific roles we are recruiting for are listed below.
If applicants are invited to a second round interviews they will be provided a full listing of available roles.
Below are sample descriptions for the coming service year: Barbara McInnis House Housing Coordinator Coordinator Child and Family Health Care Coordinator Pine Street Inn Care Coordinator The application will remain open until the role is filled!
Qualifications & Experience: We seek applicants who are mature, mission-driven, enthusiastic, and have: Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and writing skills Attention to detail, The ability to learn quickly and work independently, A history of volunteer service and/or prior health care experience (as a professional, a volunteer/intern, or in coursework), which ideally would include working with under served populations Demonstrated commitment to cultural affirmation in diverse settings Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program and a keen understanding of the importance of service relationships to the BHCHP mission To be eligible for AmeriCorps, you must: Be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States; Be at least 18 years or older; Have a high school diploma or equivalent; Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks; Questions?
Want to learn more?
Go to our E-mail us at americorps@bhchp.com.
And keep an eye on the BHCHP’s social media pages where we’ll announce dates for Information Sessions over Zoom.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds.
For the protection of our workplace and patients, BHCHP requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is required for employment. All candidates offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination. Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you. As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Covid-19
Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.
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Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to serving underserved populations.
Market context
AmeriCorps Member roles in Massachusetts often attract candidates interested in service, education, and community support, especially where organizations need reliable help serving underserved populations. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong interpersonal skills, a clear service commitment, and eligibility basics such as U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and a high school diploma or equivalent. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to show direct experience working with diverse communities.
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