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OHA Tillamook County Community Outreach and Engagement VISTA
 
 
 
This position joins the Oregon Health Authority’s statewide VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team retreats and meetings, and the support of the team leaders and project director based at the state public health agency. For more information about the Oregon Health Authority VISTA Partnership Program, please visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista. Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. Tillamook County Community Health Centers, is a Federally Qualified Health Center, offering traditional Public Health services via three community health centers. TCCHC is committed to providing quality service without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, political beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or religious creed; and no one is refused service due to inability to pay. TCCHC focuses on prevention and uses selected interventions to prevent the spread of disease and reduce health risks. Prevention strategies are population based and designed to improve the health of communities. The Tillamook County Health Equity and Access VISTA will be a critical piece of this county’s vision, working collaboratively with team members and community partners to identify health equity barriers and create healthy communities within the county. Tillamook County is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, including public beaches, abundant hiking, and water trails. It is also very close to urban areas, such as Portland! With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Tillamook is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health. The OHA VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA, and linguistically diverse populations to consider application to our positions.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will develop and enhance strategies for marketing communications to traditionally underserved populations, such as Latinx communities, seniors, individuals with disabilities, persons with no or low literacy, and houseless populations, to promote healthy lifestyle changes. They will participate in community engagement events with low-income community members, create information pathways for emergency responses, and identify and engage with underserved communities in accessing resources and educational programs via the Tillamook County Wellness Coalition. The member will also support efforts to transition people out of poverty by identifying, developing, and promoting low or no-cost options for healthy activities, as well as working with community partners to identify healthy equity barriers and disparities for traditionally underserved populations to increase health positive behaviors and decrease the burden of chronic disease.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Social Media ,  Communications ,  Public Health ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OHA Tillamook County Community Outreach and Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/07/2021  -   06/06/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/19/2021  To  05/07/2021 
Contact Danielle Brown
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland   OR   97232
503-894-3913
danielle.y.brown@dhsoha.state.or.us
http://healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 100994

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