Jericka Knox
About Jericka Knox
Jericka Knox serves as a Comprehensive Risk Counseling and Services Counselor and Voices Facilitator at Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health, focusing on enhancing self-esteem and academic success among students. She has an extensive educational background, including degrees in Family, Youth, and Community Science, Medicine, and Public Health, and is dedicated to promoting healthy living through life skills and spiritual sessions.
Work at Empath Health
Jericka Knox has been employed at Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health since 2015, serving as a Comprehensive Risk Counseling and Services (CRCS) Counselor and VOICES Facilitator. In this role, she focuses on providing support and counseling to individuals, particularly those at risk. Her work aims to enhance the well-being of clients through comprehensive risk assessments and tailored counseling services.
Education and Expertise
Jericka Knox holds a Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Science from the University of Florida, which she completed from 2005 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Florida between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, she obtained a Doctorate of Medicine from AUSOMA and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Global Health from the University of South Florida, studying from 2015 to 2017. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration at The George Washington University.
Background in Healthcare
Jericka Knox has a diverse background in healthcare, having worked in various capacities. She served as a Patient Care Technician and Monitor Technician at HCA North & West Florida from 2010 to 2012. Following that, she worked as Patient Support at BayCare Health System from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she gained international experience as a Consulting Resource Mobilization Intern at Swasti Health Resource Center in India in 2016.
Community Engagement at STEP UP ST PETE
At STEP UP ST PETE, Jericka Knox is dedicated to increasing self-esteem, academic success, community awareness, and family connectedness among students. She facilitates programs that promote healthy living through life skills training and spiritual/meditation sessions. Her efforts focus on nurturing at-risk and underserved students and their families in South Saint Petersburg.
Certifications and Specialized Training
Jericka Knox has pursued additional certifications to enhance her expertise. She has completed a Certificate in Infection Control and a Certificate in Applied Biostatistics from the University of South Florida. These certifications complement her extensive education and experience in public health and healthcare administration.