Description
Bridges Health Winona is committed to serving the community while educating students. Bridges addresses gaps in healthcare for low-income communities while responsibly preparing future health professionals to serve underserved populations. Bridges works with individuals and families without access to preventive health services and provides health screenings and exams, health teaching, promotion, and coaching; linkage to community resources; and active living groups. This is done through an interprofessional practice team approach that expands the expertise and quality of our services. Specifically, social work, nursing, exercise science, counselor education, and medicine are involved. Evidence-based practices of motivational interviewing, patient- and relationship-centered care, and antibiotic stewardship are used. Students lead the care provided, while being supervised by faculty and clinicians. Individualized care is possible due to the amount of time students have with the patients and the access to invaluable academic resources. The VISTA will focus on capacity building projects, including 1) expanding reach of services to reach hard-to-reach populations, 2) enhance design of leadership model, and 3) advance diversity and efficiency in management of students and volunteers. ---This project is part of the College Health Corps (CHC) VISTA Program, operated by Minnesota Campus Compact. The CHC increases low-income individuals’ access to health care, health education, food, and basic needs through capacity building projects, including partnerships between higher education and community based organizations. Professional development focuses on health equity, the social determinants of health, and effective partnership development. --- ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early.***
Bridges Health Winona is committed to serving the community while educating students. Bridges addresses gaps in healthcare for low-income communities while responsibly preparing future health professionals to serve underserved populations. Bridges works with individuals and families without access to preventive health services and provides health screenings and exams, health teaching, promotion, and coaching; linkage to community resources; and active living groups. This is done through an interprofessional practice team approach that expands the expertise and quality of our services. Specifically, social work, nursing, exercise science, counselor education, and medicine are involved. Evidence-based practices of motivational interviewing, patient- and relationship-centered care, and antibiotic stewardship are used. Students lead the care provided, while being supervised by faculty and clinicians. Individualized care is possible due to the amount of time students have with the patients and the access to invaluable academic resources. The VISTA will focus on capacity building projects, including 1) expanding reach of services to reach hard-to-reach populations, 2) enhance design of leadership model, and 3) advance diversity and efficiency in management of students and volunteers. ---This project is part of the College Health Corps (CHC) VISTA Program, operated by Minnesota Campus Compact. The CHC increases low-income individuals’ access to health care, health education, food, and basic needs through capacity building projects, including partnerships between higher education and community based organizations. Professional development focuses on health equity, the social determinants of health, and effective partnership development. --- ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early.***
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Living Allowance
$973
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$973 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Training
End of Service Benefit: $5,920 Education Award (can be used within seven years for future tuition or to repay student loans) OR $1,800 cash stipend. Only awarded upon successful completion of service. Relocation Allowance: if moving more than 50 miles to a new location, $550 settling in allowance can be requested. Healthcare Support: $7,350 healthcare allowance to supplement the VISTA's qualifying comprehensive health insurance plan. Student Loan Forbearance: is available to those you elect the Education Award and can be applied to any qualifying federal student loans.
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check