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ShareCorps -Meigs Co.Health Dept.- Public Health Liaison
 
 
 
Meigs Co. Health Dept. (MCHD) is a local public health department and a political sub-division of the State of Ohio serving the rural Appalachian residents of Meigs County since (circa) 1920 by preventing, promoting and protecting public health through mandated programs: Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing and Vital Statistics as well as various auxiliary programs presently including WIC; Children With Medical Handicaps; Public Health Emergency Response; Maternal and Child Health; Creating Healthy Communities; Community Health Worker/Care Coordination. The MCHD is governed by a five member Board of Health (BOH). Members are appointed to five year terms by the District Advisory Council (DAC), which consists of the presidents of each Board of Township Trustees; the president of the Board of County Commissioners and Village Mayors. Work of the MCHD is supported by a one mill tax levy; fees for services; State subsidy; federal/state grants and awards from other sources. Current MCHD staff consists of 18 full and part-time employees.
 
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Member Duties : Develop and implement marketing and community outreach programs on behalf of Meig’s County Health Department to enhance public health and anti-poverty initiatives including improved access to healthy food options. Work with stakeholders in the community and recruit, educate, and track volunteers to implement community gardens, enhance school gardens, promote the Farmer’s Market, and make fresh produce available at local food pantries. Manage the MCHD social media pages and website, coordinate and participate in community events, survey constituents, make presentations through the county, and develop educational curriculum and materials to increase the awareness of the community to nutritional and food access issues.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation 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 :
Hunger ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Public Health ,  Leadership ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Education ,  Communications ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
ShareCorps -Meigs Co.Health Dept.- Public Health Liaison
Program Start/End Date
08/24/2018  -   08/23/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/14/2018  To  07/02/2018 
Contact Caitlin Ballinger
112 E Memorial Dr
Pomeroy   OH   45769
6142214336
cballinger@ohiofoodbanks.org
Listing ID 78607

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