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OHA Behavioral Health Disaster Response VISTA (Portland)
 
 
 
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 OHA AmeriCorps VISTA 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 July 31, 2022. OHA is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. The Oregon Public Health Division works to protect and promote the health of all Oregonians and the places we live, work, play, learn and age. The Oregon public health system includes federal, tribal, state, and local agencies, private organizations and other diverse partners working together to put healthy options and health-promoting services within reach for everyone in Oregon. Oregon needs a robust public health system to achieve better health and better care at lower costs. This position is unique in that it is hosted by the Oregon Public Health Division in the Health Security, Preparedness and Response program, in close coordination with OHA’s Senior Behavioral Health Advisor. Additionally, the work of the member will support the Behavioral Health Services unit of Oregon’s Health Systems Division. This position is in Portland, home to Oregon’s largest cultural hub. The exceptional public transit system makes it easy explore and appreciate everything the city has to offer. 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.
 
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Member Duties : As part of a health equity and COVID response initiative this position aims to include voices of low-income and vulnerable populations in statewide public health planning and response. The AmeriCorps member will: 1) Learn the intricacies of the FEMA Crisis Counseling grants and other behavioral health disaster response to provide capacity building and system change suggestions. 2) Partner with local organizations who support activities designed to address the psychosocial health of vulnerable populations living in poverty. 3) Collaborate on mental health and substance use disorder supports, outreach and communications options during a disaster response. 4) Improve and update the Behavioral All-Hazards Disaster Response & Recovery Guide by assisting with continuity planning and emergency preparedness and response for communities. The member will either serve remotely or in a professional office. Applicants should possess four years of higher education or relevant work experience.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Monthly Transit Pass ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief ,  Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Disaster Services ,  Medicine ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OHA Behavioral Health Disaster Response VISTA (Portland)
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  05/27/2022  To  08/05/2022 
Contact Caroline Tydings
800 NE Oregon St
Portland   OR   97232
9712174967
caroline.tydings@state.or.us
www.healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 112602

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