Overdose Prevention Initiatives Specialist - Americorps VISTA

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1976 with the mission to "promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community."

Engaging Community in Advocacy and Policy (ECAP) is a division of BACR that facilitates community-based public health advocacy throughout the Bay Area. Within this, the Contra Costa County MEDS (Medication Education and Disposal Safety) Coalition is seeking applicants for an Americorps VISTA.

The purpose of the coalition is to prevent prescription drug and related drug substance use disorder and fatal overdose through community education and policy change.

This position will start on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Benefits

• $1,320.06 bi-weekly living stipend
• $7,395 Segal education award or a $1,800 cash stipend, after the completion of one-year service
• 10 paid personal days and 10 paid sick days
• 15 paid holidays
• Health benefit plan
• Student loan deferment
• Interest forbearance
• Alumni network
• Professional development opportunities

Requirements:

Must be able to commit to a 12-month term (40 hours/week) and serve in-person in Contra Costa County. Relocation and a settling-in allowance are available.

Ideal candidates are:

• Interested in starting or pivoting to a career in public health.
• Self-starters who want to work on community-based projects.
• Willing and able to commit to a 12-month, full-time term of service.
• Open to learning about the landscape of opioid use and overdose prevention in Contra Costa.

VISTAs will work on a hybrid (in-person and remote) schedule, with approximately 2 work days per week in-person at the BACR El Cerrito Office, and community events on an as-need basis throughout Contra Costa County.

About BACR

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

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Qualification

High School or equivalent