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Job Overview:

The VISTA will support NFP to sustain and improve the systems developed for data management, event coordination for continued public health nursing education, and fundraising and grant writing capacity for long-term development and growth of the organization’s legal services offered to underserved low-income mothers. The VISTA will support NFP to maintain strong relationships with program partners and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and integration of services to improve the lives of Philadelphia families struggling with housing and other legal issues.

Responsibilities:

• Streamline data collection and management for the NLP staff to improve efficiency of tracking client information for accurate and timely follow up for necessary services.
• Research funding opportunities and fundraising for sustainability of the NLP.
• Create documentation for processes for continued trainings for public health nurses and schedule for nursing educational event coordination.
• Research training opportunities and curriculum materials developed by NLP attorneys and NFP/Mabel Morris staff.

Skills:

• An interest in public health work with urban, marginalized populations.
• An interest in improving health outcomes in low-income communities.
• The ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Post-high school education in education, business, public health, social work or other health or human service curriculum.

Experience:

Experience in the fields of nursing, social work, public health, or related areas.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Commitment/Duration:

• One year.

Salary:

• $676 (before taxes) biweekly living stipend.
• Educational award contingent upon completion of service.