Eastern OR Community Health Engagement & Evaluation VISTA

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Recruiting Organization: Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project

This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team 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 AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project, please visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista. Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is July 14, 2023. The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN is dedicated to improving the health of all Oregonians through community-engaged dialogue, coaching, education, and research. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical health care research, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts in Oregon. Portland is known for the legendary Powell’s Bookstore, its culinary scene, and close proximity to nature. The Pacific Ocean, Mt. Hood, and acres of national forests are within one to two hours’ drive, and within Portland city limits you can find 7,500 acres of parkland, including Forest Park, the largest urban wilderness within any US city. Portland has excellent public transportation and is recognized nationally as a bicycle-friendly city. The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a diverse workforce to strengthen our work in Oregon communities. We value applicants who can bring lived experience to further OHA’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.

ember Duties : The AmeriCorps member will:

• Create a community engagement strategy for Eastern Oregon counties

• Set up meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items

• Summarize learnings from meetings with Eastern Oregon partners

• Guide a new health equity workplan.

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Experience working with historically marginalized and underserved populations • Community outreach or customer service experience • Strong written and oral communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team • Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks independently • Self-motivated, curious, and flexible • Commitment to principles of equity, inclusion, and cultural competency. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve their communities through indirect service. Applicants should possess four years of higher education or relevant work experience.

Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Transit Pass, LinkedIn Learning , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas :

Technology , Tribal , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education , Health , Veterans .

Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Team Work , Public Health , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution.

Stipend Provided

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

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Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring