MCVP - Gallatin City-County Health Department VISTA - Helena, United States - Americorps

Description

*MCVP - Gallatin City-County Health Department VISTA

The purpose of this VISTA project will be to build capacity within the public health system of Gallatin County by developing and implementing system improvements, community collaborations, and strategies that contribute to the ongoing community health improvement process.

The 2020 Community Health Needs Assessment showed that health is not equally distributed throughout the region, with significant differences in health status, behaviors, and outcomes among the population according to gender, age, income, and race/ethnicity.

The priority health needs in areas such as Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Access to Health Care, and Nutrition and Physical Activity disproportionately impact those in the community who experience barriers to healthcare, are living in poverty, and are un-served or under-served.

This project will help develop and implement the Community Health Improvement Plan, which will work with stakeholders to implement sustainable public health programs.

This VISTA project will move Gallatin County residents out of poverty by developing and implementing health improvement strategies resulting in sustainable public health programs that reduce health disparities, ensure health equality, and improve health outcomes.

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Member Duties :
The VISTA will assess the current Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan. The VISTA will engage the community and local public health system in strategically planning and implementing a CHIP.

The VISTA will facilitate community dialogues and engage organizations in the local health system to raise awareness, involvement, and understanding of the Community Health Improvement Plan.

The VISTA will engage GCCHD staff in activities related to performance management, strategic planning, workforce development, and reaccreditation.

Program Benefits :

Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Health .


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