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*MCVP – DPHHS Public Health System VISTA

The goal of this VISTA project is to increase the effectiveness of public and tribal health departments by standardizing the policies and procedures of local health departments across the state. Montana is a rural state that has 46 counties with less than 10,000 residents. Much of the state qualifies as “frontier,” meaning there are fewer than 6 residents per square mile. Rural communities face challenges with health equity in a variety of ways, including but not limited to poverty, access to care, and other social determinants of health. More than half of the 58 county, city-county, multi-county, and tribal agencies providing public health programs and services employ fewer than 5 full-time employees, and only four agencies have more than 50. Increasing public health capacity ensures that all community members have equitable access to essential public health services that can address the social determinants of health in partnership with stakeholders as chief health strategists in their communities. This VISTA project will move Montanans out of poverty by enhancing access to quality public health services, leading to a more robust public health system across the state. Located in Helena or Missoula, MT.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will develop standardized templates and public health guides for public health departments across the state of Montana, increase the capacity of the policy and procedure cohort by assessing state needs and developing resources to fill the gaps, and standardize the procedures of local health departments to ensure they meet the Public Health Accreditation Board standards.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Health .

Skills : Team Work , Computers/Technology , Communications , Public Health , Leadership , General Skills , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*MCVP – DPHHS Public Health System VISTA

Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 02/11/2025 To 05/15/2025

Contact	Lee Lounder
PO Box 202956
Helena MT 59620
4064170934
emily.lounder@mt.gov
https://dphhs.mt.gov/vista/

Listing ID	125687


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