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MN Health Corps 15-16: UofM UROC Trauma Recovery

As part of its mission to discover breakthrough solutions that improve the quality of life in urban communities while transforming the way universities and communities work together, the University of Minnesota’s Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), located at the historic intersection of Plymouth and Penn Avenues in North Minneapolis, launched the Trauma Recovery Project (TRP) in the spring of 2013. The goal of the TRP is to build on the critical wisdom, knowledge and experiences of communities to develop solutions to challenging issues of mental health in an urban context and, pairing that wisdom with university research-based evidence, develop powerful new ways of confronting the vexing issues related to trauma, mental health and historical trauma. UROC is hosting work sessions made up of families, University researchers, community stakeholders, mental health practitioners and representatives from the faith community and Minneapolis Public Schools to identify trauma-related issues of importance to the North Minneapolis community. The multi-year, community-based research project aims to create a roadmap for recovery from trauma through a comprehensive strategy for positive change in the lives of families and the community as a whole. At heart, this work is about eliminating health disparities by ethnicities and class in our urban core.

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Member Duties : The Community Health Coordinator (CHC) VISTA will support the U of M Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) Trauma Recovery Project by aiding in the development of a unique collaboration and building strong partnerships between diverse partners including faith leaders, community mental health practitioners, university researchers, educators, youth, elders, and families. The VISTA will support the participants’ engagement in the process and help each group surface their own unique wisdom. VISTA will also streamline the information-gathering activity between community organizations and institutions, implement evaluation systems for the work, and assist with coordinating the University Northside Partnership (UNP) Community Affairs Committee. The CHC will be based at (UROC) and will report to the Director of Community Outreach. * Interviews occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply by April 3rd. Candidates must email a resume and cover letter.*

Program Benefits : Health Care Allowance, Free Parking , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


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

Terms : None

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Health .

Skills : Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Public Health , Community Organization , Leadership , Communications , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

MN Health Corps 15-16: UofM UROC Trauma Recovery

Program Start/End Date

06/08/2015 - 06/11/2016

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

MINNESOTA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 02/11/2015 To 04/28/2015

Contact

Makeda Zulu-Gillespie

University Of Minnesota Uroc

Minneapolis MN 55411

612-626-9829

Zulug001@umn.edu

Uroc.umn.edu

Listing ID

58876


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