VISTA State Opioid Response Grant Coordinator, DHHS

2023 VISTA State Opioid Response Grant Coordinator

DHHS Primary Care & Rural Health

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Office of Primary Care & Rural Health (PCRH) was established in 1991, and serves as Utah’s primary health resource for rural and underserved communities. In support of our mission “to collaborate with statewide partners to improve access to quality health care in rural and underserved communities.” PCRH recruits health care professionals, identifies sources of funding, and implements other projects related to decreasing disparity and increasing access to primary, oral, and behavioral health care services across the state. Our vision is “to elevate the capacity of rural and underserved communities to deliver quality health care."

AmeriCorps VISTA

Founded in 1965, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is an anti-poverty program designed to provide needed resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to increase their capacity to lift communities out of poverty.

AmeriCorps VISTA provides opportunities for Americans 18 years or older from a diverse range of backgrounds to dedicate a year of full-time service with an organization (“sponsor”) to create or expand programs designed to empower individuals and communities in overcoming poverty.

AmeriCorps VISTA’s mission is “to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.”

Get Healthy Utah's VISTA member will work with school, workplace, healthcare, and community leaders to advocate for healthy policies statewide. They will plan events, including a 2024 summit hosted by Get Healthy Utah and other partnering organizations to facilitate discussion on strategies to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors in all Utahns. They will also create a funder database and promotional materials designed to encourage partners to engage in the Healthy Utah Community Designation.

Apply on the VistaCorps program website, click here

Requirements

The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) was created as Utah’s substance abuse and mental health authority by Utah statute §62A-15-103. We oversee the publicly funded prevention and treatment system. If you, a friend, or family member is struggling with a mental health problem or a problem with alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, there is help available.

The VISTA project seeks to expand the communication and outreach activities between the state opioid response team, contractors, and 13 local substance abuse authorities (LSAA). This will build mechanisms for better coordination during the second and final year of the SOR III federal grant cycle specifically in data collection and reporting.
Assignment objectives:

Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) data analysis;
2024 State of Utah Legislative Session engagement;
expand OSUMH’s cooperation with the Utah chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (UTSAM);
Organize and provide analysis of data from the current and past two SOR grants, 2018- present.
Apply on the VistaCorps program website, click here

Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

Public Speaking
Recruitment
General Computer Skills
Writing/Editing
Public Health
Communication

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare. Program Benefits can include: Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .
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Date Posted: 03/11/2024
Job Reference: 40412
Organization: 250 Health & Human Services, 1611 DHHS PRIMARY CARE GRANTS
Location: Salt Lake County, UT
Category: Mental Health/Social Services

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