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Overdose to Action
 
 
 
The mission of the Jefferson County Department of Health is to prevent disease and assure access to quality health care, promote a healthy lifestyle and a healthy environment and protect against public health threats.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will 1. Identify service gaps and population needs among people who use substances. 2. Expand involvement of community partners and linkage to care activities. 3. Increase awareness about substance use and overdose risks. 4. Increase access to Naloxone(Narcan). 5. Support efforts of the Rapid Response Team. 6. Increase access to certified peer recovery support specialists in local emergency departments (ED).
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Health ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Overdose to Action

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 ALABAMA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  03/12/2021  To  05/14/2021 

Contact Keyana Boglin
901 13th St S
Birmingham   AL   35294
2059344914
kfitzp@uab.edu

Listing ID 101052


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