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OPEN-MSU Community Assessment Specialist
 
 
 
The Opioid Prevention Education Network through Michigan State University (OPEN-MSU) supports a team of AmeriCorps VISTA members and VISTA Leaders as they serve with sites on projects that assist local efforts in Michigan communities to identify service gaps; improve communication within collaboratives and organizations; and, build the capacity of local efforts to create or expand opioid prevention, intervention, and treatment opportunities for communities to address the opioid abuse crisis.
 
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Member Duties : The Community Assessment Specialist VISTA will network and build long-term relationships with Michigan communities to increase their capacity to conduct community assessments that will guide the development of their opioid settlement fund response plans. This position will work with the OPEN-MSU Community Assessment Coordinator and the Statewide Opioid Technical Assistance Center staff to create a community assessment toolkit, work plan templates, and reports. The VISTA will also work with local communities to support the development of community-specific community assessment plans, implementation, and use the findings to support long-term community efforts.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Public Health ,  Recruitment ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
OPEN-MSU Community Assessment Specialist
Program Start/End Date
03/10/2025  -   03/09/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/13/2025  To  02/14/2025 
Contact Rose Henderson
219 S. Harrison Rd. Rm 93
East Lansing   MI   48824
5173536601
hende286@msu.edu
Listing ID 125443

       

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