This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team meetings, and the support of the team leaders and project director based at the state public health agency. For more information about the Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project, please visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista. Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is June 12, 2024. Within Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Office of Medicaid serves Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members benefitting from Oregon's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program. Approximately 1/3 or 1.4 million Oregonians currently benefit from OHP coverage including Reproductive Health & Gender-Affirming Care services, from all walks of life including working families, children, pregnant adults, single adults, and seniors. Each day at OHA, you will work to enhance the OHP member & provider experience alongside dedicated and thoughtful colleagues with the common goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030. The VISTA in this position will receive a monthly Portland Metro Area Trimet public transportation pass as well as ample opportunities to work & learn alongside Oregon Health Authority staff. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health.
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Member Duties : The Reproductive Health & Gender-Affirming Care VISTA in the Medicaid Office will collaborate with Oregon Health Authority subject matter experts, research national best practices, and learn from community voices to write a policy analysis of current & developing public health policy’s effectiveness on these topics. With strong attention, you will detail where state programs are working well and where there is needed improvement. You will then recommend various policy & program changes to promote access to care for Oregon Health Plan members statewide. Finally, you will lead implementation on one or more recommendations at the discretion of the VISTA supervisor. Desired skills: Experience with Oregon Health Plan (Oregon’s Medicaid program) as a member, advocate, work experience, etc. Experience collaborating on projects to complete a desired goal This work is completed through an intersectional health equity lens and always centers Oregon Health Plan members.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

TermsPermits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service AreasCommunity Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Health .
SkillsCommunications , Social Services , Conflict Resolution , Public Health , Education , General Skills , Community Organization .
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SummaryProgram Type:AmeriCorps VISTA
ProgramReproductive Health & Gender-Affirming Care Policy VISTA
Program Start/End Date08/12/2024 - 08/13/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education levelSome college
Age RequirementMinimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations OREGON
LanguagesEnglish
Accepting ApplicationsFrom 05/01/2024 To 06/12/2024
Contact Caroline Tydings
800 NE Oregon St.
Portland OR 97232
5034327574
Caroline.d.tydings@oha.oregon.gov
healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 122892