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Behavioral Health Disaster Response & Recovery VISTA (Salem)
 
 
 
This project targets poverty reduction by establishing sustainable wellness initiatives and improving disaster preparedness in the behavioral health sector, with a focus on health equity and community resilience for economically disadvantaged individuals. Vision: A thriving Oregon where mental health, substance use, and gambling disorders are prevented through proactive measures, including prevention, early intervention, and accessible care. Mission: Our mission is to empower Oregonians to attain holistic wellbeing by facilitating access to comprehensive health, mental health, and addiction services and supports. We strive to meet the diverse needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to thrive in their communities through collaboration with families, counties, state agencies, providers, advocates, and communities. Goals: 1. Enhance the lifelong health of all Oregonians. 2. Improve the quality of life for those we serve. 3. Expand the availability, utilization, and quality of integrated community-based healthcare services. 4. Reduce healthcare and societal costs through strategic investments. 5. Enhance the effectiveness of the integrated healthcare delivery system. 6. Foster active participation of individuals and families in healthcare delivery and planning. 7. Enhance accountability within the healthcare system. 8. Promote efficiency and efficacy within the state healthcare system. The member will serve at the Oregon Health Authority in the Behavioral Health Division (BHD). The OHA BHD helps Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social wellbeing by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services and supports to meet the needs of Oregon’s adults and children. We accomplish this through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.
 
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Member Duties : The member will collaborate with FEMA, SAMHSA, and local organizations to enhance behavioral health (BH) counseling outreach services before, during, and after disasters. Duties include: •Develop a BH response plan, contribute to crisis communication strategies, and promote culturally responsive BH support. •Research state plans, strengthen partnerships, and supporting the creation of a GIS resource for disaster response. Work will focus on crisis communication planning, collaborating with CMHPs to ensure effective outreach during disasters. •Attend BH meetings and provide capacity-building suggestions for equitable support, addressing disparities in underserved communities. •Collaborate with county partners to update emergency response plans and engage with local, state, and federal agencies. •Stay updated on disaster mental health developments, provide stress management and trauma intervention, and participate in exercises to ensure readiness in disaster response efforts.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Trimet Pass ,  Training ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*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 :
Community Outreach ,  Public Safety ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Disaster Relief . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Disaster Services ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Behavioral Health Disaster Response & Recovery VISTA (Salem)
Program Start/End Date
08/12/2024  -   08/11/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2024  To  06/25/2024 
Contact Caroline Tydings
800 NE Oregon St.
Portland   OR   97232
5034327574
Caroline.d.tydings@oha.oregon.gov
healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 122940

       

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