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Klamath County Health Promotion VISTA
 
 
 
Klamath County is home to the amazing Crater Lake National Park, yet nearly 20 percent of residents live below the federal poverty line. Klamath County Public Health knows that poverty is a key factor in community wellness. The agency is pursuing two major initiatives that impact the mostly low income community members it serves. The agency is seeking national accreditation, an exciting initiative to certify public health agencies through a rigorous process that makes staff and programs re-focus to provide the best, most equitable services. The process measures a health department against nationally recognized standards to advance quality and performance. The agency is also addressing epidemic levels of communicable diseases in schools with 100% free and reduced lunch. These diseases bring burdens, costs and complications, yet are largely preventable, and cause many harmful, often irreversible, and costly clinical complications such as reproductive health problems, fetal and perinatal health problems, and cancer. The epidemic threatens lifelong health, economic, and behavioral health issues on a generation of low income youth if unaddressed. Klamath Falls is the county seat of Klamath County, located where the Cascade Mountain Range meets the Oregon high desert. There are many outdoor recreation opportunities, such as Crater Lake National Park and the Pacific Crest Trail. Klamath Falls is on the Amtrak Coast-Starlight route. The county is in the massive bird migration path of the Pacific Flyway.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will collaborate with the Oral Health Coalition to improve oral health programming and services in Klamath County. The mission of the Klamath County Oral Health Coalition is to improve the oral health of our residents by coordinating resources, providing education and advocacy, and increasing access to dental health care among low-income residents. They will also collaborate with City and County School Districts to incorporate physical activity programs in elementary schools to reduce childhood obesity. Lastly, they will complete and submit all accreditation documents in preparation for the Public Health Accreditation Board site visit.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing ,  Social Services ,  Education ,  Public Health ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Klamath County Health Promotion VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/14/2017  -   08/17/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/12/2017  To  06/25/2017 
Contact Danielle Brown
800 NE Oregon St
Portland   OR   97232
971-673-0570
danielle.y.brown@state.or.us
http://go.usa.gov/cnayh
Listing ID 74293

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