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IPHA AmeriCorps VISTA Membership Coordinator
 
 
 
The link between poverty and health is well-established- the wealthier a community, the healthier its members, in aggregate. Health equity exposes the differences in health of different populations, such as race. The State Data Center of Iowa estimates that while the overall poverty rate in Iowa is 11.2%, the poverty rate among Black Iowans is 30.7%. The role of public health is to address the "causes of the causes" of poor health, yet in a recent survey of public health professionals across Iowa conducted by the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, issues related to health equity (cultural competency/humility) and communication were rated as the top needed workforce development skills. IPHA provides professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities that serve to increase capacity of Iowa's public health professionals and community leaders to view health and poverty through an equity lens, and use a systems thinking approach to address both.
 
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Member Duties : The health of Iowa's most vulnerable is dependent on the policy decisions that impact their lives and their ability to make healthy choices. This position will develop sustainable strategies to engage Iowa's public health community in capacity building opportunities aimed at systems change to address poverty, access to care, and other related social determinants of health. The VISTA member will contribute to strategic planning, membership development, and grant writing to support IPHA's health equity work.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation 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 ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Social Services ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
IPHA AmeriCorps VISTA Membership Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
12/07/2020  -   12/06/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations IOWA  
Accepting Applications
From  09/11/2020  To  11/07/2020 
Contact Mikala Williams-Yee
1963 Bell Ave
Des Moines   IA   50315
515-348-6232
mikala.williams-yee@iowaeda.com
Listing ID 99090

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