Public Health Jobs

Housing Program Coordinator VISTA

Apply for this job by 03/22/2019

Employer: AmeriCorps VISTA

Located in: Grants Pass, Oregon

Degree Required: Bachelors

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. Mid Rogue Foundation (MRF) is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of low-income and homeless people – especially senior citizens and children residing in Southern Oregon. Southern Oregon is a rural setting with high levels of low income families and seniors. Nearly 40% of our population qualifies for Medicaid and our poverty rate is approximately 20%. Recognizing that homelessness and inadequate housing are chief determinants of health and that housing is an issue of both personal and public health, MRF seeks to provide new and creative ways to address the critical housing and health care needs. We work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the social and health services for seniors and children through collaboration with providers and other service organizations that serve these populations, and through technology to bridge the gap in resources, housing needs, and other gaps in the delivery of services pertaining to the social determinants of health across our rural communities. The VISTA will serve in Grants Pass, located in the beautiful Rogue Valley. Grants Pass is home to Oregon’s legendary Rogue River known for whitewater thrills and is 30 miles from the Oregon Caves National Monument. Local attractions include forest trails, fly fishing and a dynamic local arts and entertainment scene. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Grants Pass is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.

Member Duties : The VISTA will conduct outreach and engagement activities to support community driven solutions to local housing issues. The service year will culminate in a report to the board of directors which will inform Mid-Rogue Foundation’s strategic plan and sustainability for the next 5 years. • Build Mid-Rogue Foundation’s capacity to reduce poverty through building sustainable county-wide wellness initiatives • Conduct a gaps analysis to research local resources and identify systemic shortcomings that could be addressed through collaboration with community partners, including healthcare providers, non-profits, and community service programs • Develop a grant tracker and write grants to support homelessness-reducing efforts in the area • Collaborate with the board of directors and community partners to develop a rehab-and-repair program to preserve affordable housing • Strengthen community relationships by participating in local trainings, meetings and committees

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , 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 , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community Outreach .

Skills : Public Health , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Urban Planning .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Housing Program Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date

04/15/2019 - 04/13/2020

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/18/2019 To 03/22/2019

Contact

Danielle Brown

800 NE Oregon St

Portland OR 97232

9716730570

danielle.y.brown@state.or.us

Listing ID

85888

Posted on 02/04/2019

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