Welcome, Advocate!
You are now part of a movement to build a healthier, more equitable future for women of color. This guide will help you understand our mission and your vital role within it.
"Blooming is your birthright."
Who We Are
HUES was born from lived experience to dismantle the systemic barriers women of color face in healthcare. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to creating lasting change through compassion, advocacy, and community-led solutions.
Our Mission
To increase access to quality and inclusive care for a diverse group of women, including Black, Indigenous and/or Native, Latina and/or Hispanic, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern women.
Our Vision
A community that actively confronts and overcomes the interpersonal and systemic barriers to health and wellness for women of color.
Core Values
Health Equity, Empowerment, Resilience, and the belief that solutions must be community-led and culturally competent.
Your Role as a Community Health Advocate
You are a vital "resource detective" and the sole Community Health Advocate. The Executive Director is your supervisor and preceptor. Your work is the foundational pillar of our advocacy, transforming raw information into actionable support that directly enhances the lives of women of color throughout the greater Dayton and Ohio areas.
The Community Health Advocate Intern
Your research and diligence empower the entire team to provide the most effective, up-to-date support possible, creating a robust, reliable, and culturally sensitive resource infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, identify, and vet community programs and resources.
- Ensure all resources offer culturally competent and accessible care.
- Maintain and organize the central community resource directory.
- Distill research into concise summaries for the Executive Director.
- Analyze local health data to identify systemic barriers and service gaps.
Workflow:
1. Assess Needs: Research systemic challenges facing women of color.
2. Explore & Vet: Find and evaluate potential community partners.
3. Organize & Update: Keep the resource directory current and accurate.
4. Share Knowledge: Provide the Executive Director with reliable, actionable information.
5. Empower Advocacy: Your work forms the backbone of all client-facing support.
Our Strategy: The Four Pillars
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars. As a CHA, your daily activities directly contribute to each of these areas, turning our high-level goals into tangible, real-world impact. Click on a pillar to see how your role connects.
1. Community & Conversation
Fostering culturally competent dialogues and creating safe spaces for sharing.
2. Access & Advocacy
Driving healthcare access and supporting policy reforms to dismantle discrimination.
3. Research & Resources
Conducting community-based research and providing culturally relevant resources.
4. Education & Engagement
Empowering women with health literacy and engaging providers in anti-racism training.
Select a pillar above to explore its details and see a breakdown of related CHA activities.
Your Toolkit for Success
We've compiled essential resources to support you. Use this checklist to guide your first months, and leverage the community directory to effectively connect clients with the services they need.
Onboarding Checklist (Total: 130 hrs)
Week 1 (ending Sep 5): Foundations & Orientation (~16 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Review welcome video & complete paperwork (5 hrs) (Communication & Professionalism)
- Examine our four pillars to understand your role as a CHA (5 hrs) (Professionalism & Ethical Responsibility)
- Learn about local community resources from the existing directory (5 hrs) (Knowledge of Resources)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Week 2 (ending Sep 12): Resource Development & Outreach (~16 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Research and identify resources for new directory (10 hrs) (Documentation & Service Coordination)
- Draft and send emails to local organizations about hygiene provision (4 hrs) (Outreach & Communication)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Week 3 (ending Sep 19): Planning & Intake (~16.5 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Continue researching and populating the new resource directory (10 hrs) (Documentation & Service Coordination)
- Create a pickup plan for the Saturday Service (4 hrs) (Community Organizing & Planning)
- Complete client intake form (if necessary) (1 hr) (Data Collection & Assessment)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Week 4 (ending Sep 26): Data & Directory Completion (~16 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Develop an online survey for the pantry and Saturday Service (6 hrs) (Data Collection & Evaluation)
- Finalize resource directory population (7 hrs) (Documentation & Service Coordination)
- Complete client intake form (if necessary) (1 hr) (Data Collection & Assessment)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Week 5 (ending Oct 3): Analysis & Client Engagement (~16 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Analyze initial feedback from pantry & service evaluations (8 hrs) (Data Analysis & Evaluation)
- Make initial contact with newly recruited clients (6 hrs) (Communication & Interpersonal Skills)
- Complete client intake form (if necessary) (1 hr) (Data Collection & Assessment)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Week 6 (ending Oct 10): Refinement & Outreach (~16 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Refine resource directory based on feedback from Dr. Carter (7 hrs) (Documentation & Service Coordination)
- Continue client contact and needs assessment (7 hrs) (Communication & Assessment)
- Complete client intake form (if necessary) (1 hr) (Data Collection & Assessment)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Week 7 (ending Oct 17): Presentation Prep & Finalization (~16 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Prepare for final presentation on your work and findings (10 hrs) (Communication & Professionalism)
- Finalize client needs assessment forms (4 hrs) (Documentation & Assessment)
- Complete client intake form (if necessary) (1 hr) (Data Collection & Assessment)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Week 8 (ending Oct 24): Synthesis & Handover (~17.5 hrs)
Your weekly meeting with Dr. Carter is on Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM.
- Deliver final presentation (8 hrs) (Communication & Professionalism)
- Finalize all project documentation and handover (8 hrs) (Documentation & Professionalism)
- Complete client intake form (if necessary) (1 hr) (Data Collection & Assessment)
- Meet with Dr. Carter weekly (1 hr) (Communication & Professionalism)
Important Links:
Community Resource Directory
This directory is for your reference while you work on creating the new women of color-centered resource directory as a key project. You are responsible for **researching and populating** the directory, while the offerings and description pages will be created by the Executive Director. Use this existing directory to learn about the types of services available.
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