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Multnomah County Primary Care and Dental Integration VISTA
 
 
 
This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team 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 AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project, please visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista. Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is Sunday, July 31, 2022. Multnomah County provides low-cost family health and dental care at seven locations under the umbrella of our Community Health Center. We provide care to all Multnomah County residents, including low-income and uninsured patients. In our county, poverty is prevalent among populations experiencing healthcare and health disparities (e.g., racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and people for whom English is a second or other language). Over 70% of the patients at the Multnomah County Community Health Center make less than the federal poverty limit and over 40% prefer to be served in a language other than English. Situated in vibrant Portland, Oregon, Multnomah County has a regional population of over 2 million with easy access to nature within the city and beaches and mountains barely an hour away by car. The area is served by safe, reliable public transportation and is entertained by nearly countless arts, music, and cultural events. The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a diverse workforce to strengthen our work in Oregon communities. We value applicants who can bring lived experience to further OHA’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030 With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.
 
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Member Duties : This position improves health equity by 1) Integrating community health worker services across primary and dental care. 2) Developing dental oriented patient education. The member will 1) Develop workflow and training to cross refer primary care and dental services to improve client access. 2) Evaluate barriers and areas of improvement for referring dental clients to the Community Health Worker program in Primary Care. 3) Review, update and distribute oral health education materials with a health literacy lens. 4) Plan and coordinate National Children's Dental Health month activities. A successful candidate will have an interest in working in health disparities; have excellent problem-solving skills; and can build relationships and communicate in new environments. AmeriCorps members serve their communities through indirect service. While programs developed endure for years, you will have limited interaction with clients and will either serve remotely or in a professional office.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Monthly Transit Pass . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Health ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Health ,  Medicine ,  Community Organization ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Multnomah County Primary Care and Dental Integration VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/29/2022  -   08/28/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/13/2022  To  08/05/2022 
Contact Caroline Tydings
800 NE Oregon St
Portland   OR   97232
19712174967
caroline.tydings@state.or.us
www.healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 112230

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