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Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97232
Member Duties : The Reproductive Health & Gender-Affirming Care VISTA in the Medicaid Office will collaborate with Oregon Health Authority subject matter experts, research national best practices, and learn from community voices to write a policy analysis of current & developing public health policy’s effectiveness on these topics. With strong attention, you will detail where state programs are working well and where there is needed improvement. You will then recommend various policy & program changes to promote access to care for Oregon Health Plan members statewide. Finally, you will lead implementation on one or more recommendations at the discretion of the VISTA supervisor. Desired skills: Experience with Oregon Health Plan (Oregon’s Medicaid program) as a member, advocate, work experience, etc. Experience collaborating on projects to complete a desired goal This work is completed through an intersectional health equity lens and always centers Oregon Health Plan members. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training . *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 . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Health . Skills : Communications , Social Services , Conflict Resolution , Public Health , Education , General Skills , Community Organization . Service Description : 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 June 12, 2024. Within Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Office of Medicaid serves Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members benefitting from Oregon's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program. Approximately 1/3 or 1.4 million Oregonians currently benefit from OHP coverage including Reproductive Health & Gender-Affirming Care services, from all walks of life including working families, children, pregnant adults, single adults, and seniors. Each day at OHA, you will work to enhance the OHP member & provider experience alongside dedicated and thoughtful colleagues with the common goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030. The VISTA in this position will receive a monthly Portland Metro Area Trimet public transportation pass as well as ample opportunities to work & learn alongside Oregon Health Authority staff. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.
Date Posted: 2024-06-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97232
Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will evaluate Oregon’s legislatively funded governmental public health modernization efforts focused on addressing communicable disease response and environmental health threats. 1. Participate in meetings with staff from Oregon Health Authority, Local Health Departments, and Community Based Organizations in Oregon to co-construct evaluation framework, methods and data collection tools, guide analysis, and interpret results. 2. Support the development/ refinement of data collection tools including interview guides, virtual focus group guides, survey instruments, templates for document review, etc. 3. Administer interviews, focus groups, surveys and document review to modernize Oregon’s public health survey systems. 4. Support of a Youth Data Council. 5. Analyze and synthesize data collected with program staff. 6. Develop presentations and reports. 7. With program staff, share evaluation results to a variety of local, state, and national partners. Program Benefits : Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Professional Development Funds , Childcare assistance if eligible . *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 , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Health , Public Health AmeriCorps . Skills : None Service Description : 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 final day to submit an application for this position is June 12, 2024. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will help implement an evaluation of Oregon’s legislatively funded governmental public health modernization efforts focused on addressing communicable disease response and environmental health threats that disproportionately impact communities of color, tribal communities, persons with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities, persons living in congregate care and low-income communities. Without this system, Oregon risks its public health resilience, response and recovery, and future health threats will continue to exacerbate health inequities. A successful candidate would bring an interest in exploring governmental public health, program evaluation and organizational performance measurement. Prior experience in conducting interviews, focus groups and surveys preferable. Strong writing skills needed. The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.
Date Posted: 2024-06-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Salem, OR 97301
Member Duties : The member will collaborate with FEMA, SAMHSA, and local organizations to enhance behavioral health (BH) counseling outreach services before, during, and after disasters. Duties include: * Develop a BH response plan, contribute to crisis communication strategies, and promote culturally responsive BH support. * Research state plans, strengthen partnerships, and supporting the creation of a GIS resource for disaster response. Work will focus on crisis communication planning, collaborating with CMHPs to ensure effective outreach during disasters. * Attend BH meetings and provide capacity-building suggestions for equitable support, addressing disparities in underserved communities. * Collaborate with county partners to update emergency response plans and engage with local, state, and federal agencies. * Stay updated on disaster mental health developments, provide stress management and trauma intervention, and participate in exercises to ensure readiness in disaster response efforts. Program Benefits : Trimet Pass , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . *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 . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Public Safety , Community and Economic Development , Disaster Relief . Skills : Community Organization , Disaster Services , Public Health , Education , Communications . Service Description : This project targets poverty reduction by establishing sustainable wellness initiatives and improving disaster preparedness in the behavioral health sector, with a focus on health equity and community resilience for economically disadvantaged individuals. Vision: A thriving Oregon where mental health, substance use, and gambling disorders are prevented through proactive measures, including prevention, early intervention, and accessible care. Mission: Our mission is to empower Oregonians to attain holistic wellbeing by facilitating access to comprehensive health, mental health, and addiction services and supports. We strive to meet the diverse needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to thrive in their communities through collaboration with families, counties, state agencies, providers, advocates, and communities. Goals: 1. Enhance the lifelong health of all Oregonians. 2. Improve the quality of life for those we serve. 3. Expand the availability, utilization, and quality of integrated community-based healthcare services. 4. Reduce healthcare and societal costs through strategic investments. 5. Enhance the effectiveness of the integrated healthcare delivery system. 6. Foster active participation of individuals and families in healthcare delivery and planning. 7. Enhance accountability within the healthcare system. 8. Promote efficiency and efficacy within the state healthcare system. The member will serve at the Oregon Health Authority in the Behavioral Health Division (BHD). The OHA BHD helps Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social wellbeing by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services and supports to meet the needs of Oregon’s adults and children. We accomplish this through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.
Date Posted: 2024-06-05
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Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97232
Member Duties : The member will elevate/amplify community wisdom and experience to policy makers. You will identify, support and engage community-based partners (CBOs) who work on public health priorities and Oregon’s State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) from the Office of the State Public Health Director. The member will: 1) Support communications for OHA and CBO partners 2) engage with partners to identify and provide culturally appropriate technical assistance for CBOs and LPHAs. 3) Collaborate with staff to build cross-sector partnerships and build internal knowledge. 4) facilitate and evaluate trainings and community health education for community partners. The member must demonstrate commitment to anti-racist practices and health equity. They must be comfortable connecting with new people and identifying opportunities for change. This requires someone who is a self-starter, can work independently, and enjoys being on a team. Lived experience is valued and being bilingual is desired. Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Transit pass , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend . *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 . Service Areas : Education , Community Outreach , Health . Skills : Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Team Work , General Skills , Public Health , Communications . Service Description : This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, members receive 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, 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 June 12, 2023. This position is with the Community Engagement and the Strategic Initiatives Teams in the Office of the State Public Health Director, which is responsible for planning and coordinating public health policy development across the Public Health Division (PHD). The unit supports the work of PHD programs, coordinates across divisions of OHA, and collaborates with cross-sector partners outside OHA. You will work closely with the team leading implementation of PHD’s work in health improvement, public health modernization and equity. This VISTA project will connect with community partners across the state, amplifying community innovation to inform state policy through working with 199 funded community-based organizations aligning with our public health modernization efforts. Work can be entirely remote, in the Portland office, or hybrid. Professional development opportunities include conferences, training about social determinants of health, equity, cross-sector partnership, and mentorship. 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 goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. With the innovative and equity driven work happening in Oregon, the Public Health Division is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.
Date Posted: 2024-06-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97232
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 June 12, 2024. La misión de Familias en Acción (Familias) es Fortalecer la salud y el bienestar de las familias y comunidades latinas en Oregón. While service provision is at the core of Familias en Acción services, we also engage in system-wide initiatives that address the root causes of health disparities, includinsg poverty. We aim to change the structure that perpetuates poverty through our health education program that trains community leaders, so they can become certified Community Health Workers and gain employment. The VISTA member will participant in the development of organizational infrastructure that will support the scale and expansion of CHWs in Oregon through a 90-hour CHW certification curriculum. This in turn will create workforce economic stability and drive the social change needed to influence the health and wellness of Latino/x/e populations in our state. The VISTA member will be fully integrated into Familias team of 20-25 staff and will attend any relevant professional development opportunities. The ideal VISTA member will be bilingual in Spanish and English and will self-identify a member of the Latinx community. Some hours in person and some hours remote with in-person supervision and support regularly available. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health. https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=122918
Date Posted: 2024-06-02
