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CCNYPA Juniata College's Community Mental Health VISTA
 
 
 
A community approach to addressing mental health needs is expected to increase community members access to and maintenance of mental health services. This project will work to build a collaborative framework for data and resource sharing across multiple community sectors. This VISTA will also address the gaps in and barriers to mental health services by building the capacity of data-informed programs that improve access to care. Improving access to services while addressing other social determinants of health will help to improve overall well-being within the community, which will help to mitigate the effects of poverty. Currently, there is a notable momentum at Juniata College to enhance the educational and training opportunities related to rural health and well-being, especially serving those in poverty. Consequently, there is strong support for this VISTA position. It is expected that the work of this position will help us to better understand and organize mental health services in the county, especially for those living in poverty. It is anticipated that enhancing mental health services will help to improve the overall quality of health and well-being of our county residents. This, in turn, is expected to help to diminish the long-term effects of chronic poverty. This momentum and support is reflected in the strong collaborations on campus as well as the ongoing, sustained relationships developed with Penn Highlands, Huntingdon.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : *Candidate must have proof of Covid Vaccine or be willing to obtain vaccine prior to the official start of service. The Year 3 VISTA will work towards closing out the project at Juniata College. Such tasks will include the following: -finalize information on economic and health indicators in the county -Analyze and share data gathered on barriers to mental health services -Evaluate and implement a plan for assessing perceptions of community mental health and substance and substance abuse needs, quality of services provided, training and professional needs, and resource needs of staff -wrap-up a plan for assessing the impact of intervention activities -Develop materials and provide support for community programming and training related to identified community needs -Continue to build capacity building -Maintain and share the comprehensive list of mental health services provided in Huntingdon County that was developed in Years 1 and 2
 
Program Benefits : Campus housing, and resources ,  Housing ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Youth Development ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
CCNYPA Juniata College's Community Mental Health VISTA

Program Start/End Date
07/19/2021  -   07/20/2022

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  22    Maximum:  None

Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  03/22/2022  To  06/24/2022 

Contact Danelle Wagner
1700 Moore St
Huntingdon   PA   16652
7174258405
Danelle@compactnypa.org

Listing ID 94139


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