Skip Navigation and Go Directly to Page ContentAmeriCorps Website Home Page
 
 
 

FONT SIZE:  Default  |  Large
spacer
spacer
spacer
 

Lorain County Engagement Coordinator
 
 
 
The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County plans, funds and monitors public behavioral health services. The MHARS Board is at the intersection of major health initiatives for the well-being of people in our county, including the Mental Health and Substance Use Priorities of the 2020-2022 Community Health Improvement Plan, Addiction Community Readiness Assessment, the Suicide Prevention Coalition, and the Opiate Action Team. Our VISTA worker will work alongside community health leaders in these efforts, in an education, engagement, and support role that will engage his/her/their creativity and project management skills.
 
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The Engagement Coordinator will learn how to assess stakeholders on key health issues; once completed the Coordinator will translate the results into evidence based prevention strategies to move the community towards action. The Coordinator will support community health priorities by participating in and researching strategies to address suicide and accidental overdose in the Mental Health and Substance Us Priorities in our county. The coordinator will engage a variety of audiences on key educational materials and provide information on mental health issues, substance use and addiction, support for families. The Coordinator will also manage a team of engaged residents, using a grass-roots approach that will reach into communities to provide information and education about behavioral health issues impacting them.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Education ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Health ,  Leadership . 
 
 
Refine Search
 
 
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Lorain County Engagement Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
07/20/2020  -   07/19/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO   Cleveland/ Akron  
Languages
Spanish helpful
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/15/2020  To  06/15/2020 
Contact Elaine Georgas
1173 N Ridge Rd E
Lorain   OH   44055
4407872078
dconklin@oacbha.org
Listing ID 93670

spacer
       

Contact Us | Newsletters | Site Map | Office of Inspector General | FirstGov | Privacy | Accessibility
FOIA | No Fear Act | Federal Register Notices    Last updated: Monday, March 18, 2024, 03:19 PM   
Release version: 7.19

  HOME