City of Phoenix: Office of Public Health VISTA

City of Phoenix: Office of Public Health VISTA

Join the City of Phoenix: Public Health Office and help launch substance abuse prevention programing in one of the most heavily impacted communities in America! In all age categories, Phoenix leads the county in overdose deaths, and you can help reverse that trend. The selected applicant will build, coordinate, and support an outline for the pilot education program using evidence-based research to advocate and promote youth programs that increase youth engagement and awareness about substance use prevention, engage with coalitions, identify areas for collaboration and partner with local communities to increase school-based engagement for opioid and substance use prevention. The future member should have some background in public health, school-based programing, and/or working with teenage youth engagement. Spanish and/or a knowledge of Phoenix school systems is helpful but not required.

Member Duties : Join the City of Phoenix: Public Health Office and help launch substance abuse prevention programing in one of the most heavily impacted communities in America! In all age categories, Phoenix leads the county in overdose deaths, and you can help reverse that trend. The selected applicant will build, coordinate, and support an outline for the pilot education program using evidence-based research to advocate and promote youth programs that increase youth engagement and awareness about substance use prevention, engage with coalitions, identify areas for collaboration and partner with local communities to increase school-based engagement for opioid and substance use prevention. The future member should have some background in public health, school-based programing, and/or working with teenage youth engagement. Spanish and/or a knowledge of Phoenix school systems is helpful but not required.

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .

*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 , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Health .

Skills :
Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Public Health , General Skills , Team Work , Conflict Resolution .