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Monterey Public Health Associate

Central Coast Overdose Prevention is recruiting two new AmeriCorps VISTA members to support overdose prevention activities in Monterey County. The fist VISTA member will support projects including launching a new anti-stigma training module for medical providers; coordinating community outreach events highlighting the experience of those with lived/living experience; increase CCODPs digital media presence; and support fundraising projects including grant writing and community donations. The second VISTA member will focus their efforts on CCODP's Substance Use Response Team (SURT), a mobile street medicine and crisis response team providing services across Monterey County. In their role, this VISTA will research and write grant proposals, create internal protocols to increase program efficiency, manage harm reduction and patient incentive supplies, and create outreach materials to draw in new clients. The selected members will develop skills in communications, grant writing, program coordination, harm reduction, and anti-stigma practices. Additionally, these members will work closely with medical professionals making this a great opportunity for those considering medical school or other healthcare careers. Selected candidates will be a part a statewide member learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership and Impact. 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 to Monterey County. 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. This 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 : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service .


*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 : Health , Education , Community and Economic Development , Public Health AmeriCorps , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills : Communications , Public Health , Leadership , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Social Services , Conflict Resolution .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Monterey 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 01/23/2025 To 02/14/2025

Contact	Karlene Kuhn
555 12th St
Oakland CA 94607
(510) 285-9107
vista@healthleadership.org
vista@healthleadership.org

Listing ID	125520


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