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Overdose Prevention Coordinator, San Ramon, CA – August ‘24
 
 
 
Join the AmeriCorps VISTA Hub at the PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact! As an AmeriCorps VISTA member, you will build the capacity of the California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN; copn.org) by supporting the leadership team of the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Your service will support the local response to the overdose crisis by implementing intervention strategies known to reduce addiction and overdose deaths, including safe prescribing, access to treatment, and harm reduction. Members will address inequities surrounding vulnerable populations, including but not limited to Hispanic, black, indigenous, other people of color (BIPOC), people of varying socio-economic status, and people of all genders. You will contribute to the goals of the coalition you serve through activities based on local needs including strengthening coalition partnerships; improving materials that support coalition intervention activities; conducting outreach; organizing and/or delivering naloxone trainings; managing coalition websites and social media platforms; assessing opportunities to enhance equitable services and programs; and maintaining a coalition database and/or data dashboard. This opportunity will train members in logistics, organization, leadership, coordination, and interpersonal communication. Members are also part of a statewide learning community through the AmeriCorps VISTA Hub at the PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact. This opportunity includes ongoing support from VISTA Leads and monthly professional development opportunities, workshops, networking events, and trainings. Learn more about our VISTA network on our website, https://healthleadership.org/pathways/americorps. Note: this opportunity requires the selected candidate to serve in person in Contra Costa county. Modest relocation assistance is available. This role is scheduled to begin in August 2024 and the start date is not flexible.
 
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps VISTA members serve as a key support to coalition leadership and help build local capacity to turn the tide on the overdose epidemic. VISTA members improve operational capacity and build a coordinated response to the overdose epidemic in local communities by: strengthening program partnerships and community outreach; improving communication materials that support program activities including newsletters; managing websites and social media platforms to establish a strong online presence; assessing opportunities to enhance equitable services and programs; supporting organizational logistics; managing public service events and support efforts to institute ongoing services; and creating program database and/or data dashboard.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*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 ,  Public Health AmeriCorps ,  Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Public Health ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Social Services ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Overdose Prevention Coordinator, San Ramon, CA – August ‘24
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Languages
Spanish a plus
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/31/2023  To  07/01/2024 
Contact Karlene Kuhn
555 12th St
Oakland   CA   94607
(510) 285-9107
vista@healthleadership.org
https://healthleadership.org
Listing ID 78343

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