The goal of the council is to provide valuable assistance, input, and expertise to the Community-Clinical Partnerships (CCP) team and MSHIELD leadership regarding CCP's long-term goals and strategic plan. Members will serve in an advisory capacity, with their guidance shaping CCP's efforts and priorities.

The Social Care Advisory Council will: 

• Be inclusive of individuals who: 

  • • Represent diverse backgrounds, experiences, and communities

    • Are doing the work to integrate social and clinical care and promote health equity, and/or are impacted by this work 

    • Share our mission, vision, and values  

    • Are committed to equity and anti-racism

• Offer content expertise for piloting and scaling social needs screening and referrals across the state 

The Social Care Advisory Council will not: 

• Duplicate existing work

• Always bring the same people within MSHIELD's networks to the table 

• Become the decision-making body for MSHIELD or the Community-Clinical Partnerships pillar

Why join the Social Care Advisory Council?

As a member of our Advisory Council, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a Difference: Your input and guidance will directly influence our organization's strategies and decision-making processes.

• Network: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for community and clinical partnerships, fostering meaningful relationships and collaborations.

• Professional Development: Enhance your leadership skills and expand your knowledge in social determinants of health by working alongside content experts and thought leaders.

• Impact Change: Play a vital role in driving positive change in Michigan’s social care landscape, contributing to the promotion of health equity.

We are looking for individuals across Michigan with the following underlying qualities to join the council. Members will serve in an individual capacity based on their own expertise and experiences; we are not looking for organizations to appoint members to serve on their behalf. 

Individuals under consideration for participation in the council will… 

• Be connected to, trusted, and valued by communities in which they live, work, or serve; with a prior, positive working relationship with current MSHIELD partners where applicable 

• Have experience with patient care, community resource navigation, quality improvement, health equity, community capacity building, building partnerships between health systems and Community-based organizations (CBOs), and/or best practices for addressing social health needs 

• Be interested in and willing to work within MSHIELD’s overall priorities, mission, and vision 

• Understand that, while their voice and experience will be valued and incorporated, decision-making falls to MSHIELD staff and leadership 

• Align with and adhere to MSHIELD’s values and anti-racist principles 

• Serve a three-year term and actively participate at quarterly Advisory Council meetings as well as occasional MSHIELD-affiliated conferences, workshops, and meetings 

All members will be expected to actively participate in quarterly Social Care Advisory Council meetings. The estimated time commitment for quarterly meetings and related council activities is 12-16 hours per year. Members of the council will be expected to serve a three-year term.

Additionally, there are several optional opportunities to engage with MSHIELD: 

• Participation in subcommittees/working groups that may grow out of the Social Care Advisory Council priorities 

• Attendance at other MSHIELD-affiliated events such as conferences, meetings, presentations 

• Opportunities for members to present about their or their organization's work 

• Consultation on MSHIELD’s work beyond council meetings (additional compensation provided) 

Members will be compensated individually (e.g., with a stipend) at $250/meeting (up to $1,000 per year for attending all quarterly meetings). Meals and travel for in-person meetings will be provided. Additional compensation will be provided for optional projects and work outside the scope of the Advisory Council. Members have the choice to opt-out and offer feedback on how they want to be recognized and supported for their contributions.