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*MCVP - Health and Human Services Prevention VISTA
 
 
 
The goal of this VISTA project is to develop a comprehensive resource of evidenced-based programs and substance misuse prevention efforts which will help coordinate resources using a collaborative approach across state government. The state of Montana has a high rate of substance use and mental health concerns. According to the 2022 Prevention Needs Assessment, students who used marijuana were 11 times more likely to report using alcohol within the past 30 days; and 8 times more likely to report using other drugs within the past 30 days. There are many risk factors that may contribute to youth using substances and a wide variety of evidence-based programs and culturally relevant prevention strategies that can be employed to decease the incidence of substance misuse at a young age. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services wants to take a deeper dive into the prevention resource landscape and build the capacity for increased coordination and collaboration of prevention efforts across the state. This VISTA project will move at-risk youth in Montana out of poverty by developing a compendium of evidenced-based programs, resulting in collaboration across the state to prevent risky outcomes such as substance use and suicide.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The VISTA will create and implement a community needs assessment focused on substance use prevention activities, risk and protective factors, and funding sources for prevention programs to evaluate the landscape of prevention resources in the state. The VISTA will utilize findings to educate stakeholders and develop partnerships to increase collaboration among prevention specialists across the state. The VISTA will build capacity by developing increased communication channels, developing a strategic sustainable plan for continuous prevention work, and creating a library of educational materials.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  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 :
Health . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Public Health ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*MCVP - Health and Human Services Prevention VISTA
Program Start/End Date
01/13/2025  -   01/12/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Accepting Applications
From  09/26/2024  To  12/13/2024 
Contact Lee Lounder
PO Box 202956
Helena   MT   59620
4064170934
emily.lounder@mt.gov
dphhs.mt.gov/vista
Listing ID 122639

       

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