Job description
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership believes in the power of young people to change the world, and that the idealism of young people is one of our nation’s most precious natural resources. This service opportunity provides space to be creative to how we may develop resources and tools to reduce the impact of the opioid epidemic targeting the Connecticut communities of Windham and New Haven. This is an opportunity for a motivated, self-starter. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and receiving higher than entry-level responsibilities. This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. Individuals who excel in public speaking, community collaboration, team building, training and group facilitation, critical thinking and analysis and enjoy working with diverse groups should apply. This service opportunity makes room for the VISTA to bring local prevention and youth mentoring opportunities to scale, have the freedom to create, develop and implement innovative and culturally responsive opioid prevention tools and resources, provides interaction with diverse stakeholders, builds networks and has access to senior leaders across the state, above all, opportunities to dream and create solutions to complex challenges youth and families face. Service for this full-time opportunity starts July 5, 2022 and ends July 4, 2023 with the option of additional years of continued service. To learn more about this service opportunity, please contact Deborah Lake, Director of Program Planning and Implementation at Deborah.Lake@PreventionWorksCT.org or 860.757.3585.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : Research and assess the current data and resources available as well as gaps in accessibility to increase The Partnership’s ability to reach and support partners. Initiate, establish, and maintain relationships with key partners, including educators, community members, community and mentoring organizations, prevention organizations and others. Promote organizational trainings and resources. Through collaboration with other VISTAs and local organizations set up a plan to systemically integrate and build partnerships between the regional opioid/substance taskforces, regional mentoring collaboratives, and the Statewide Opioid Partnership groups. Develop and support the training and technical assistance efforts of the organization through planning, implementing, and evaluating communities of practice.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Health .
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Health .
Skills :
Team Work , Public Health , Youth Development , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Leadership , Writing/Editing .
Team Work , Public Health , Youth Development , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Leadership , Writing/Editing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
The Partnerships VISTA Program Coordinator Region 1
Program Start/End Date
07/05/2022 - 07/04/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
CONNECTICUT
Accepting Applications
From 05/28/2022 To 12/31/2022
Contact
Deborah Lake
1077 Silas Deane Highway
Wethersfield CT 06109
8607573585
deborah.lake@preventionworksct.org
preventionworksct.org
Listing ID
103768
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