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Shawnee Healthcare for Homeless Assistant VISTA

Are you tired of opportunities where you are simply used as an extra set of hands? Do you want to feel like you’ve really made a difference? Contribute your skills, strengths, and passion to the Shawnee Homeless Program, where we open doors for you to make a real impact in people’s lives and in the community by working towards ending homelessness. Join us on our mission to break down barriers, foster understanding, and create a world where homelessness is a thing of the past. The City of Shawnee Homeless Program invites the best and the brightest to come, not merely to observe, but to join us as active and trusted members of our team as we work to end homelessness. We are seeking an individual with a background in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Case Management, Ministry, Healthcare, or related fields to assist us with building our Homeless Program. The project we are hiring for is the Shawnee Homeless Healthcare Project. There is an inextricable link between homelessness/poverty and healthcare. The objective for this VISTA will be removing barriers to healthcare and expanding healthcare options for those experiencing homelessness. Desired Skills • Well organized • Strong attention to detail • Highly motivated and able to work independently • Ability to work as a part of a diverse team • Relationship building and community outreach • Strong written and verbal communication skills Qualifications • College undergraduate students in the fields we are looking for are invited to apply. • Individuals with experience working in these fields are also invited to apply.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : EXPLORATION: Research and identify healthcare options for those experiencing homelessness. Document research and communicate findings and gain further direction to move forward. DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS: Establish and build partnerships with primary care clinics, health care providers, DHS, etc. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION: Based on the information gathered, develop a strategy that will address healthcare disparities and solutions for the homeless population.

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


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

Terms : Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Hunger , Homelessness , Veterans , Tribal , Housing .

Skills : General Skills , Team Work , Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Veterans , Community Organization , Social Services , Medicine .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Shawnee Healthcare for Homeless Assistant VISTA

Program Start/End Date
01/16/2024 - 01/14/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OKLAHOMA

Accepting Applications
From 12/12/2023 To 12/22/2023

Contact	Erika Genty
16 W 9th St
Shawnee OK 74801
4058781543
Erika.Genty@shawneeok.org
www.shawneeok.org

Listing ID	120527


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