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Public Health Specialist VISTA Summer Associate
 
 
 
The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is a state agency that provides high quality, zealous advocacy for people who are accused of crimes in the state of Missouri and cannot afford legal counsel. MSPD recently launched an exciting new effort to provide more holistic services to their clients through its Holistic Defense Services Program. The goal of the Holistic Defense Services Program is to address the needs and risk factors that often cause people to enter the criminal legal system in the first place. By connecting clients to community-based services and providing more in depth mitigation advocacy throughout their cases, we hope to reduce incarceration, increase stability and economic opportunity, and improve outcomes for MSPD clients. MSPD’s partners in this endeavor include AmeriCorps, Partners for Justice, and the Missouri Foundation for Health. VISTA Summer Associates will increase the capacity of MSPD to provide these public health interventions to our clients. Those seeking to positively impact the intersection of Missouri’s criminal legal system and its public health consequences are encouraged to join in these exciting efforts. Qualified candidates will be inquisitive, collaborative, resourceful, effective at expressing complex concepts, and hold a passion for public service. Preferred candidates will display effective leadership, organization, communication, and project management skills. Ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail, an ability to collect and analyze data, and a passion to transform systems to positively impact public health where it is most needed. This position will span from 5/30/23 to 8/7/23, and will be based in St. Louis; placement in other MSPD offices in Missouri may also be possible. Summer Associates will be provided an AmeriCorps living allowance during their service term, and be given the option of either an end-of-service stipend ($345.80) OR an AmeriCorps Summer Education Award ($1459.26).
 
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Member Duties : The Public Health Specialist VISTA Summer Associates will play a crucial role in establishing a more holistic approach to public defense in Missouri – one that addresses the underlying needs of poor people who have been charged with crimes. Summer Associates will focus on evaluating and improving the impact of Missouri State Public Defender's (MSPD) new Holistic Defense Services program on public health. Specifically, they will (1) Streamline procedures for improved MSPD assistance with clients applying for Medicaid, SNAP, and similar public benefits- working directly with staff, clients, and service providers; (2) Collect data on MSPD-assisted client applications for Medicaid, SNAP, and similar public benefits; (3) Evaluate data and follow up on potential client success stories; and (4) produce a report on the program’s public health impact and areas for improvement. Some direct client services may also be included in the role.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Homelessness ,  Community Outreach ,  Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health ,  Public Safety ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Social Services ,  Law ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Public Health Specialist VISTA Summer Associate
Program Start/End Date
06/12/2023  -   08/20/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MISSOURI  
Accepting Applications
From  04/10/2023  To  06/15/2023 
Contact Lucas Dowdall
1010 Market St
Saint Louis   MO   63101
3145841200x320
lucas.dowdall@mspd.mo.gov
publicdefender.mo.gov
Listing ID 118105

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