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Umatilla County Health Improvement Planning VISTA
 
 
 
This position joins the Oregon Health Authority’s statewide VISTA team. 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. Umatilla County Public Health is dedicated to building a health community in a rural but tight-knit community. We strive to meet community, exceed community expectations, and practice integrity in everything we do. We are proud of our strong relationships with local Community Care Organizations and other community partners who will support and collaborate with the VISTA’s work on a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) that will integrate public health practices and improve education/outreach efforts to low-income and vulnerable residents of Umatilla County. Umatilla County has a robust professional development program with monthly trainings that cover a wide array of career improvement skill building and information to support new professionals integrating into the public health field; previous VISTAs have secured full-time employment at Umatilla County that aligns with their professional goals. We also offer AmeriCorps VISTAs an additional $150 monthly rental stipend to offset housing costs. 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 : Based on implementation strategies from the 2016-2017 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), the VISTA will assist local Healthy Community committees with implementation in order to drive local area service and outreach efforts to better meet the needs of low-income/underserved residents. The VISTA will create public health content for social media platforms that encourage healthy living and behaviors. The VISTA will also create an evaluation process to assist partner organizations in collecting data for the CHIP.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Additional housing allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*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 ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Umatilla County Health Improvement Planning VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/28/2017  -   08/27/2018
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  08/08/2017 
Contact Katherine Cox
800 NE Oregon St
Portland   OR   97232
971-673-0570
danielle.y.brown@state.or.us
http://go.usa.gov/39Vd5
Listing ID 74313

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