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Lake County Overdose Prevention VISTA SafeRX Lake County is recruiting one new AmeriCorps VISTA member to support overdose prevention activities in Lake County, CA. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will build capacity for the SafeRX Coalition by supporting key initiatives focused on preventing substance use and overdoses in the community. Key projects will include developing a youth focused stigma reduction toolkit and anti-stigma campaign; developing a community resource map of existing behavioral and mental health resources; developing workplans for culturally competent training; and evaluating harm reduction vending machine data for community effectiveness. and launching an anti-stigma campaign; identifying and mapping youth treatment resources; identifying youth focused harm reduction strategies and launching harm reduction vending machines throughout the county. The selected member will be required to serve in-person in Lakeport, CA. The selected member will develop skills in public speaking, youth engagement, marketing, desk research, planning and organization, and program evaluation. The selected candidate will be a part a statewide member learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership and Impact (CHLI). This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings. Members will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI AmeriCorps alums. Learn more about our program on our website, Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : All members serve full-time, 40 hours per week for a full 12-month term. This is an in-person position and the selected candidates must live within commuting distance of Lakeport, CA. Modest relocation assistance is available. Please note, this role is capacity building focused and will not include any direct service. This VISTA member will need to be able to independently complete tasks. Additionally, the VISTA member should have interest in program coordination and project management versus direct service. Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Health , Children/Youth , Education , Public Health AmeriCorps , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development . Skills : Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Public Health , Communications , Leadership , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Public Speaking .