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NCAPDA Public Health Associate
 
 
 
The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse is recruiting two AmeriCorps VISTA members to support their overdose prevention initiatives in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The fist VISTA will enhance NCAPDA’s community outreach and social media presence, increase distribution of Naloxone and Fentynl test strips, and support grant management projects through data tracking and reporting. The second VISTA will implement a volunteer management and tracking process, manage translation projects to increase access to services for ESL populations, and expand outreach to youth and families. The selected members will develop skills in logistics, organization, coordination, and interpersonal communication. Selected candidates will be a part a statewide member learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership and Impact, the largest AmeriCorps VISTA sponsor in the Western Region. This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings. Members will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI AmeriCorps alums. Learn more about our program on our website, https://healthleadership.org/pathways/americorps
 
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Member Duties : All members serve full-time, 40 hours per week for a full 12-month term. This is an in-person position and the selected candidates must live within commuting distance of San Ramon, California. Modest relocation assistance is available. Please note, this role is administrative and will focus on capacity building projects. The role will not include any direct service. Core responsibilities of this role include harm reduction projects, social media management, and community outreach. The VISTA member will need to be able to independently complete tasks. Additionally, the VISTA member should have interest in program coordination and project management versus direct service.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Public Health AmeriCorps ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Team Work ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NCAPDA Public Health Associate
Program Start/End Date
03/10/2025  -   03/09/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Accepting Applications
From  01/22/2025  To  02/07/2025 
Contact Karlene Kuhn
555 12th St
Oakland   CA   94607
(510) 285-9107
vista@healthleadership.org
healthleadership.org/pathways
Listing ID 125506

       

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