Eco3.22 Public Health Opioid VISTA- St. Louis County, MN
Company: Americorps
Location: Duluth
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Eco3.22 Public Health Opioid VISTA- St. Louis County, MN
St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services has taken the
lead in addressing the opioid epidemic in northeastern Minnesota.
With one of the highest rates of overdose and opioid related
deaths, St. Louis County is working with multiple partners to
create effective prevention models in rural and urban environments.
The Opioid Reduction VISTA will work in close collaboration with
public health, universities, regional alcohol, tobacco, and other
drug prevention programs, and nonprofit community partners to
reduce morbidity/mortality from the opioid crisis. The two main
areas of focus for the Opioid Reduction VISTA are to expand efforts
to collect and properly dispose of unused medication and to grow
community education and awareness programs. The VISTA member will
increase community education & awareness on proper disposal of
unused medication through identifying rural community events to
partner with Take Back Events, collaborating with St. Louis County
Environmental Services, identifying pharmacies in northeastern St.
Louis County to promote disposal, and by increasing the number of
drop off locations. Member capacity building for community
education will include, presenting to local organizations about
substance abuse issues- prevention, intervention, harm reduction,
treatment options, and recovery efforts being worked on through
collaborative groups. Education activities may also include: ---
Partnering with local high schools in curriculum and program
implementation to prevent substance abuse --- Creating positive
social norms messaging. Further help on this page can be found by
clicking here.
Member Duties : Member Duties: 1) The VISTA will educate the public
on unused medication disposal and develop an implementation plan
for collection in rural St. Louis County. 2) The VISTA will support
grants origination with partner organizations. 3) The VISTA will
maintain information on the We are Resourceful website and ensure
it is up to date. 4) The VISTA will provide area schools and
daycare providers with prevention education opportunities. 5) The
VISTA will partner to expand the reach and response for the DEA
Take it to the Box bi-annual events. 6) The VISTA will evaluate
community forum data to determine event improvements and evaluation
methods for future forums. 7) The VISTA will research funding
opportunities for community coalitions and assist in grant
applications. 8) The VISTA will develop new and review existing
planning and evaluation methods for future forums. 9) The VISTA
will attend and support the work of local substance use prevention
coalitions.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if
eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,
Training , Stipend , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits
attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Technology , Elder Care , Community Outreach ,
Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development , Health
, Education , Children/Youth , Public Safety .
Skills :
General Skills , Public Health , Recruitment , Public Speaking ,
Writing/Editing , Veterans , Social Services ,
Business/Entrepreneur , Community Organization , Education ,
Counseling , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development ,
Leadership , Medicine , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring ,
Team Work , First Aid , Communications , Conflict Resolution .
Keywords: Americorps, Duluth , Eco3.22 Public Health Opioid VISTA- St. Louis County, MN, Other , Duluth, Minnesota
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