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Umatilla County Engagement and Wellness 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 and professional development 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/39Vd5. With over 17% of Umatilla County residents living in poverty, Umatilla County Public Health targets its services, education, and outreach efforts toward improving the health and quality of life of those in need. Umatilla County Public Health is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the health of our community. Oregon has formed coordinated care organizations (CCOs) to deliver better care and lower costs. More than 30% of Umatilla County residents are eligible for health insurance through the Oregon Health Plan. Each CCO has Local Community Advisory Councils to address local needs and hear concerns of insurance plan members. The VISTA will work to engage members and give them a voice. The VISTA will also work to shift adolescent social norms from seeking healthcare services only for treatment to utilization of preventative healthcare services. 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 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 : The VISTA will collaborate with Umatilla County Public Health and the Local Community Advisory Council (LCAC) to convene community members to voice their health needs and concerns. Information learned from the community will be utilized by Umatilla County Public Health and the LCAC to develop county-wide strategies to identify and breakdown access to healthcare by all community members, regardless of income and ability. The VISTA will gain a concrete understanding of services offered in Umatilla County, participate key health-related community groups and committees, and become familiar with current community efforts. The VISTA will guide community partners in implementing strategies to modify current social norms from seeking health care for treatment to promote utilization of preventative health services among adolescent and young adult Oregon Health Plan consumers.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Housing ,  Rental assistance ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*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 ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Health ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Umatilla County Engagement and Wellness 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  11/07/2017  To  01/19/2018 
Contact Danielle Brown
800 NE Oregon St
Portland   OR   97232
9716730570
danielle.y.brown@state.or.us
Listing ID 77464

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