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AUCH Cancer Screening (CS) Patient Navigators (PNs) use their life experiences and knowledge of their communities to reduce barriers to healthcare and build capacity through resource connection, health education, and health system navigation. With over 60 years of evidence-backed interventions across multiple health domains, PNs play an integral role in addressing healthcare access and providing a holistic healthcare approach. UHC, an AmeriCorps program of the Association for Utah Community Health (AUCH), currently supports more than 20 members serving in over 10 sites throughout the state of Utah. UHC members make a difference in the community by providing vital health education and connections to health and social resources to improve patient physical and mental health. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : During their nine-month and 900-hour service term (25 hrs/week), Cancer Screening Patient Navigators will be: • Helping health center patients develop their capacity and access to resources, including colorectal cancer screenings, food, housing, quality care and health information • Helping to build understanding of preventive screenings to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices • Supporting health centers in improving care access by coordinating with gastroenterology centers and local hospitals. • Providing informal counseling using Motivational Interviewing (MI), support and follow-up • Improving access to health care services and information through resources, educational programs, activities and referrals. • Other duties as assigned by clinic or supervisors must be in accordance with AmeriCorps terms and conditions Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training . Terms :

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

Health , Public Health AmeriCorps . Skills :

Computers/Technology , Public Health , Social Services . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program Utah Healthcare Corps Program Start/End Date 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 Work Schedule Part Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations UTAH Accepting Applications From 09/15/2026 To 12/31/2026 Contact Sarai Dickerson-Hernandez 5217 S State St Murray UT 84107 4359196910 sarai@auch.org https://auch.org/member-resources/utah-health-corps/ Listing ID 130988

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