Vista Healthcare Strategy & Workforce Policy, DHHS

Company : State Of Utah

Job Type : Full Time

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Job Description - Vista Healthcare Strategy & Workforce Policy, DHHS

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Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Internship
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 40417
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 1611 DHHS PRIMARY CARE GRANTS
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Amanda De Lucia,
# of Openings: 1
Location: Multi Agency State Office Building (MASOB)195 N 1950 WSalt Lake City, Utah 84116
Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code Description: Vista Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance . *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: .
Job Description
2023 Vista Healthcare Strategy & Workforce Policy, DHHS
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 ,

Example of Duties
Work with PCRH colleagues and community partners to support the reach of PCRH's health systems support programs. These programs contribute to the financial, operational, and quality improvement success of rural hospitals and clinics. Specifically, you will:
Address Utah's health workforce shortages by working with PCRH colleagues and stakeholders that serve on Utah's Health Workforce Advisory Council
Develop and implement a monitoring system to oversee execution of PCRH's new 5-year Rural Health Strategy.
Develop and implement a system to build the capacity of Rural Health Clinics through site visits, potential webinars, and the PCRH website.
Implement other relevant projects identified by PCRH Director, Health Systems Support Coordinator, Workforce Development Coordinator, or State Dental Director.
PCRH is seeking a VISTA member that is adaptable and flexible; willing to engage Utah's rural communities and learn new skills; and able to collaborate with team members and partners to solve problems, make decisions and evaluate programs.
Apply on the VistaCorps program website ,

Typical 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

Supplemental Information
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 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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The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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