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Health Promotions Systems VISTA - GCBH VISTA-Furman
 
 
 
Are you ready to fight poverty and opioid misuse in Upstate South Carolina? In the third year of the Greenville County Behavioral Health (GCBH) VISTA program, the Health Promotion Systems VISTA at Furman University will work to fight the opioid epidemic. Each GCBH VISTA is eligible for an annual housing stipend of $600. This site also provides an on-campus meal plan and access to the university's recreational facility. Greenville, South Carolina continues to receive national and international recognition for its southern charm, opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, arts scene, sports culture, and cuisine. Greenville has been lauded by The New York Times as one of the 52 cities in the world to visit, by USA Today as one of the 10 best emerging destinations, and as one of America’s ten best downtowns for its combination of revitalized commercial and park space. Greenville is located at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains.
 
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Member Duties : This position is based at Furman University in Upstate SC. This dynamic individual will strengthen the health and wellness systems (with an emphasis on opioid misuse prevention programming) in place for Furman University Students. This individual will evaluate data that has been gathered by the university to determine trends in alcohol and substance abuse (specifically opioids), develop prevention-focused print collateral, develop a three-year sustainable plan for evidence-based substance misuse prevention programming, and conduct outreach with leaders of Furman students' peer education.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  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 working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Education ,  Counseling ,  Community Organization ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Social Services ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Health Promotions Systems VISTA - GCBH VISTA-Furman

Program Start/End Date
07/08/2019  -   07/07/2020

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations SOUTH CAROLINA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2019  To  09/01/2019 

Contact Susan Haire
429 N Main St
Greenville   SC   29601
(864) 467-3598
susan.haire@mhagc.org
www.mhagc.org

Listing ID 75113


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