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*PRC - Anaconda Community Intervention

According to the Anaconda Community Needs Assessment put on in 2018 by the Anaconda Public Health Department, 27% of Anaconda residents live in poverty. The most current Youth Risk Behavior survey shows that 39% of Anaconda High School students have drank alcohol and Anaconda has a high population of youth living in poverty with high levels of substance use. Because of the 2018 Anaconda Public Health Department Community Health Needs Assessment, the services and programs and services that Anaconda Community Intervention have been deemed critical to Anaconda’s health and wellness. This VISTA project will ensure the long term sustainability of these programs by developing a sustainable funding structure for ACI. Located in the town of Anaconda, the VISTA serving at this site will have excellent access to hiking, skiing, fishing, and a short drive to Yellowstone National Park.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The VISTA will increase access to healthcare services by strengthening community support and funding to sustain education and prevention services in Anaconda aimed at reducing substance use, including opioid abuse, among low-income youth. The VISTA will assess program needs and current funding structure. The VISTA will develop a strategic plan for community buy in and support. Finally, the VISTA will identify and apply for local funding resources as well as apply for program grants.

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

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

Service Areas : Health , Public Safety , Community Outreach .

Skills : Team Work , Communications , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Public Health , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*PRC - Anaconda Community Intervention

Program Start/End Date
02/18/2020 - 02/16/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 10/18/2019 To 02/18/2020

Contact	John Schlepp
PO Box 4210
Helena MT 59604
(406) 579-3689
john.schlepp@mt.gov
prevention.mt.gov

Listing ID	87192


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