Recruitment began on November 15, 2024 and the job listing Expires on December 21, 2024.
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Position Name: NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Service Member
Position Type/Hours: Three Quarter Time/1200 hours
Service Location: Utah Department of Health and Human Services, 288 N. 1460 W. Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Living Allowance: $8,074.00
Education Award: $5,176.50
Total Award: $13,250.50
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a national public health non-profit agency focused on improving the health of the public by strengthening state and national leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions.
To enhance public health resources across the country and support state and local public health settings respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) program supports the recruitment, training, and development of the next generation of public health leaders.
SPECIFIC SERVICE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The PHA Service Member will support the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Population Health, Office of Health Promotion and Prevention, Healthy Aging Program. The Healthy Aging Program receives federal and state funds to address arthritis, disability and health, falls prevention, and Parkinson’s disease. Our vision is to empower adults to age well.
This PHA Service Member will primarily support work that addresses the growing public health problems of arthritis and its related limitations and impacts among Utah adults and underserved communities by helping our network of partners:
1. Expand on sustainably disseminating Arthritis-Approved Evidence Based Interventions (AAEBIs), including program(s) available for remote delivery intended to help increase outreach to our selected disproportionately impacted rural communities.
2. Expand on strategies to increase physical activity assessments and physical activity counseling and sustainable referral pathways to AAEBIs among healthcare providers and other organizations.
Secondary projects may include supporting falls prevention initiatives, which focus on increasing safe and accessible places and programs for adults to be physically active and socially connect with others in their community.
DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience working with adults ages 18+.
* Knows how to pay close attention-to-detail.
* Has the ability to plan ahead and has otherwise impeccable time management skills.
* Possesses a collaborative and positive attitude.
* Has great communication and interpersonal skills.
* Can be flexible, is willing to learn, and has empathy for others.
Candidates will experience more success if they:
* Have project management experience.
* Understand and possess the needed skills to build websites using WordPress.
* Have experience writing grants and managing grant activities.
* Have evaluation experience.
* Have strong administrative and clerical skills.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT
* Service members are expected to complete 1200 service hours within a one (1) year timeframe.
* The service year begins 02/03/2025 and ends 02/02/2026.
PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
* Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service.
* Have a high diploma or its equivalent.
* Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
* Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202.
* Live within commutable distance of the Host Site to accommodate a hybrid service schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit Your Application by 12/20/24: Complete and submit the NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Program Application through the following Smartsheet link:
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