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Umatilla County Public Health and Livable Community VISTA
 
 
 
This position joins the Oregon Health Authority’s statewide VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team retreats and meetings, and the support of the team leaders and project director based at the state public health agency. For more information about the Oregon Health Authority VISTA Partnership Program, please visit: http://go.usa.gov/cnayh Plan4Health is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the American Planning Association’s Planning and Community Health Center. This program will bring together key stakeholders with a desire to build a healthier community through increased physical activity and access to nutritious food. Planning in the United States originated with a public health focus. The two profession’s common roots reflect shared values: the built environment impacts all aspects of our health. Accreditation is the measurement of health department performance against a set of nationally recognized, evidenced-based standards. Accreditation provides a framework for a health department to identify performance improvement opportunities, to improve management, develop leadership, and improve relationships within the community. The VISTA will be one of two VISTAs serving in Pendleton, Oregon. This town in Eastern Oregon has a feel of the old west with small town charm and was named as the Top 10 Western Town in the country! Best known for legendary rodeo, fine woolens and leather craftsmanship, Pendleton has a well-deserved reputation as a town where the best of western tradition and heritage lives on. Umatilla’s location on the Columbia River in Eastern Oregon makes it a great place for outdoor adventure, cultural experience, and small town immersion. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Pendleton is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.
 
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Member Duties : In partnership with the Umatilla County Plan4Health Coalition, the VISTA will support the development of a ‘Year of Wellness’ county wide campaign that aims to increase physical activity and access to healthy foods for low-income residents of Umatilla County. The VISTA will also coordinate national public health department accreditation efforts in order to improve agency services to children and families in poverty by identifying gaps in service performance and areas of improvement.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Additional housing allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Housing ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Public Health ,  Youth Development ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Umatilla County Public Health and Livable Community 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/39Vd5
Listing ID 74311

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