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OHA Preparedness Planning and Evaluation 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 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. Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality, and increasing access to health care to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. The Oregon public health system includes federal, tribal, state, and local agencies, private organizations and other diverse partners working to protect and promote the health of all Oregonians and the places we live, work, play, learn and age. This position is with the Health Security, Preparedness and Response Program. The mission of the HSPR Program is to develop public health systems to prepare for and respond to major and acute threats and emergencies that impact the health of people in Oregon. Based 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. 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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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



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 emergency preparedness planning and response. The AmeriCorps member will: 1) Using an equity and poverty alleviation lens, revise the statewide public health hazard vulnerability analyses. 2) Integrate nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities into the statewide Cascadia Rising 2022 earthquake exercise. 3) Support the ongoing COVID response at the state public health agency. 4) Evaluate the state public health incident management team’s ability to address the needs of low-income communities during the COVID-19 response. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve their communities through indirect service. They will either serve remotely, in a professional office, or hybrid. Applicants should possess four years of higher education or relevant work experience. Applicants should be flexible, adaptable, and a self-starter.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Monthly Transit Pass ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  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 :
Health ,  Disaster Relief ,  Public Safety . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OHA Preparedness Planning and Evaluation 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  05/13/2022  To  08/05/2022 
Contact Caroline Tydings
800 NE Oregon
Portland   OR   97232
9712174967
caroline.tydings@state.or.us
http://healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 112612

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