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MCVP – Foundational Public Health Services VISTA

The goal of this VISTA project is to use the results of the foundational health assessment to develop tailored, sustainable public health services improvements for Montana’s decentralized public health system. 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 FTEs, and only four staff more than 50. The foundational public health service assessment of Montana was conducted in summer 2024. This VISTA project will work with our department to provide health departments that participated in the assessment with meaningful data and action plans to improve their services. This VISTA project will move Montanans out of poverty by increasing access to quality public health services, leading to a more robust public health system across the state. Located in Missoula or Helena, MT!

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Member Duties : The VISTA will analyze findings from the assessment and develop tailored action plans to provide training and technical assistance that will strengthen and improve local health departments. The VISTA will develop collaborative partnerships with local health departments to implement findings from the assessments. The VISTA will build capacity for the stakeholders of the public health services improvement group by developing a comprehensive report and tracking the implementation of action plans.

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


*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 : Public Health , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Communications , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
MCVP – Foundational Public Health Services 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 03/07/2025 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	125688


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