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Oregon Pediatric Society Program Development 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. The Oregon Pediatric Society (OPS) is the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). We are part of the largest child health network in the country. For example, it was an AAP member, with help from the state AAP chapter and national organization, who exposed the Flint, Michigan public-water crisis. Pediatricians are in a unique position to monitor and influence a child’s health and family practices because of their trusted expertise and caring relationships built over time. At least 90% of US children are currently covered through health insurance, and there are very high attendance rates at frequent well-child visits across all racial and income groups. OPS trains child health providers and clinic staff statewide on behavioral and developmental health screenings, and how to connect to local and state resources. The AAP’s Statement on Poverty and Oregon’s new Medicaid metric on screening for childhood obesity are foundational for OPS’ plan to add more information about the social determinants of health to our existing quality improvement programs. We have a small staff, so to achieve these important goals, OPS welcomes your help! Portland is unique. It is one of the best public transit cities in the country, and celebrates books, outdoor recreation, coffee, craft beer, rain, and food carts. With Oregon’s national leadership in healthcare transformation, Portland is a wonderful place for exploring a future in public health.
 
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Member Duties : This new Program Development VISTA position with the Oregon Pediatric Society offers diverse experience in project planning and implementation, clinical quality improvement trainings, integrating mental health services in primary care, communications outreach, health equity, and physician culture. Position duties include: (1) Identify and work with AAP, OPS members, and community partners to develop health worker training and webinar curriculum that addresses food insecurity, childhood obesity, poverty, adverse childhood experiences, and other social determinants of health. (2) Develop new and long-term strategies for board and member communications outreach and engagement around social determinants of health. (3) Coordinate website, social media, email marketing, webinar, and in-person presentations. Evaluate effectiveness. (4) Assist with implementing OPS’ annual education conference held in Portland; April 28, 2018 theme is Adolescent Health.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Monthly transit pass ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Public Health ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services ,  Communications ,  Medicine . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Oregon Pediatric Society Program Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/26/2018  -   03/01/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  11/06/2017  To  01/19/2018 
Contact Danielle Brown
800 NE Oregon St
Portland   OR   97232
9716730570
danielle.y.brown@state.or.us
Listing ID 77456

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