VISTA Public Health Specialist Job Hastings area,Nebraska USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Mission University, launched in 2019, facilitates international, field-based, experiential learning programs, providing transformational impact to those most in need while preparing professionals in a global context to promote service to others.

Our Mission:
Connect individuals who aspire to serve with communities in need.

Our Vision:
To build global community

Our Values:
Values are grounded in human connection and care for one another. Mission University, aspires to build a community where tolerance, respect, and care for one another are daily ways of honest
- Speak the truth in love

Be humble
- Do nothing from rivalry or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves

Be thankful
- Give thanks in all circumstances

Be gracious
- Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another

Be compassionate
- Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience

Mission University headquarters is located in Omaha's historic Landmark Center at 1299 Farnam St. Suite 300. Mission University provides on-site parking, and is located next to a great coffee shop. Located in the central business district of Downtown Omaha Mission University assist in completing clinical rotations and internships that may be required for academic majors, while implementing sustainable, community-based health improvement projects.

Partnering with national and international nonprofit humanitarian and governmental agencies to provide transformational experiences while supporting communities in need. Each program includes a portfolio project, certification, clinical/experiential, field-based learning, and is eligible for academic credit at the participant's home institution

Member Duties :

The Member will build capacity by expanding community outreach programs, foster partnerships with local health organizations, and provide essential infrastructure for the following sustainable public health initiatives.

Community Health Outreach and Engagement: VISTA members will coordinate outreach initiatives for college students studying medically-related majors with Mission University program representatives to help underserved communities.

Building Partnerships with Public Health Organizations: VISTA members will help create long-term partnerships between Mission University and regional public health agencies, non-profits, and local governments leading to more collaborative research, shared resources, and a deeper understanding of the community’s health needs.

Capacity Building and Sustainability: VISTA members will improve and strengthen Mission University’s public health infrastructure assisting with grant funding to develop sustainable programs.

Program Benefits :

Living Allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Childcare assistance if eligible
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
free parking
Health Coverage*
Relocation Allowance

Terms :

Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas :

Health
Public Health Ameri Corps
Ex-Offender Reentry.

Skills :

Fund raising/Grant Writing
human compassion and empathy
Business/Entrepreneur
First Aid
Disaster Services
General Skills
Non-Profit Management
Public Health
Education
Writing/Editing
Leadership
Communications
Public Speaking
Computers/Technology
Community Organization
Social Services
Team Work