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OHA HIV Food Security Coordinator 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://healthoregon.org/vista The Oregon Health Authority’s HIV/STD/TB program is part of the Public Health Division. The HIV/STD/TB Section analyzes and reports epidemiologic data on HIV, STD and TB infections, and develops, implements and evaluates evidence-driven programs. Our objectives are to educate Oregonians about the impact of HIV, STD and TB infections; to assist in the development of local and national public policy related to the prevention and care of these infections; and to coordinate with and inform other agencies of the services available to persons affected by these diseases. The VISTA will work with End HIV Oregon, an initiative to end new HIV infections in Oregon by 2021. Through this collaboration, the Oregon Health Authority supports activities that help OHA and community partners achieve our collective End HIV Oregon goals. As an incentive, the VISTA member will receive a transit pass as part of their service. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will join a team of public health professionals who are passionate about the prevention of new HIV infections and care for low-income people currently living with HIV. The VISTA will work on increasing access to nutritious, sustainable food for people living with HIV by: • Developing a project plan, implementation plan and evaluation plan for addressing food insecurity in low income and underserved populations within the community • Developing a plan that provides emergency or ongoing food assistance • Cultivate skills and opportunities for sustainable food security • Perform a community assessment in consultation with experts in equity and trauma-informed practices • Be part of the Integrative Planning Group for brainstorming ideas like community gardens, cooperative stores, and community-led cooking and nutrition classes • Making the plan sustainable by focusing on both community-building and economic development

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .


*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 , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Health , Hunger , Community Outreach .

Skills : Community Organization , Communications , Public Health , Social Services .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

OHA HIV Food Security Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date

04/13/2020 - 04/12/2021

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/24/2020 To 03/20/2020

Contact

Danielle Brown

800 NE Oregon St

Portland OR 97232

971-673-0570

danielle.y.brown@state.or.us

Listing ID

93364


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