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Community that Cares VISTA
 
 
 
The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County plans, funds and monitors public behavioral health services. The MHARS Board is at the intersection of major health initiatives for the well-being of people in our county, including the Mental Health and Substance Use Priorities of the Community Health Improvement Plan, Behavioral Health Disparities Community Readiness Assessment, the Suicide Prevention Coalition, and the Opiate Action Team. Our VISTA will serve alongside community health leaders in these efforts, in an education, engagement, and support role that will engage his/her/their creativity and project management skills.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The Community that Cares VISTA will work with the Lorain County MHARS Board to strengthen county and community efforts to prevent opioid overdose deaths, suicides, gambling and other related issues. The VISTA Member will engage community members and volunteers to assist in the planning the initiatives and coordination of activities of Communities that Cares with a special emphasis on addressing the social determinants of health.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Social Services ,  Public Speaking ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community that Cares VISTA
Program Start/End Date
03/13/2023  -   03/12/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO   Cleveland/ Akron  
Accepting Applications
From  05/25/2022  To  03/01/2023 
Contact Tonya Birney
1173 N Ridge Rd E
Lorain   OH   44055
4402332020
ehenrich@oacbha.org
mharslc.org
Listing ID 112503

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