<p>Boulder County Substance Use Prevention VISTA</p> <p>The Healthy Youth Alliance (HYA) is a program within the Community Services Department that supports poverty elimination through the lens of prevention, by increasing access to substance use prevention services using a strengths- and evidence-based approach. HYA focuses on engaging community partners and increasing community awareness of resources to achieve our mission of "ensuring that all youth, parents, caregivers, and community members have the knowledge and skills to support youth in healthy, positive choices and behaviors". The right fit for this role will be someone who is interested in public health, program evaluation, and community building. We are looking for a VISTA member who would like to gain experience evaluating large-scale community substance use prevention efforts and work closely with the Boulder community to expand resources and technology use, among many other exciting opportunities. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : At the Healthy Youth Alliance (HYA), the VISTA member would have the opportunity to be involved in a range of projects which serve the local community. HYA's VISTA member can expect to: 1) Identify and analyze relevant data sources related to programs and community trends; 2) Evaluate and communicate program impacts through data analysis and creation of infographics, flyers, and other materials; 3) Expand and strengthen partnerships and networks; 4) Develop and improve presentations and communication tools for a variety of audiences; and 5) Develop methods to streamline grant management and reporting.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Community Outreach .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Communications , Team Work , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Leadership .</p>