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Lincoln County Health Equity & Emergency Preparedness 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. Lincoln County Public Health is a local governmental public health agency based in Newport, Oregon with a mission to collaborate with the community to provide leadership in building healthy communities. Services include nutritional assistance, communicable disease, and emergency preparedness. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Newport is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : As a VISTA, learn and apply public health skills in practice. Join a community of public health professionals dedicated to alleviating the effects of poverty by implementing sustainable projects across Lincoln County. These projects include supporting the creation of a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in Lincoln County. Work with emergency preparedness staff to improve resilience for low-income communities experiencing health and social inequities. Continue efforts to implement health equity procedures and planning across departments in Lincoln County Public health through education. Accomplish this through the development and promotion of health education materials for the medically under-served, the Latino/a/x community, and those with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Disaster Services ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Lincoln County Health Equity & Emergency Preparedness VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/17/2020  -   08/16/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/22/2020  To  07/24/2020 
Contact Danielle Brown
800 NE Oregon St
Portland   OR   97232
5038943913
danielle.y.brown@dhsoha.state.or.us
http://healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 96454

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