Alternatives to Managing Pain & Prevention AmeriCorps

Company: Americorps
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Alternatives to Managing Pain & Prevention AmeriCorpsThe Alternatives to Managing Pain & Prevention (AMPP) AmeriCorps program is a statewide program focused on combating the opioid crisis in Arizona by increasing education and social support for older adults (50 +) and youth (ages 13-24). AMPP members focus on two primary interventions: providing older adults, veterans and those with disabilities resources, support and transportation to find non-medical alternatives to managing their pain; and providing youth and young adults with the resources and education to abate substance use though education and positive social suppor Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : Alternatives to Managing Pain AmeriCorps members will provide friendly visitation to homebound older adults (age 50+) experiencing pain, provide transportation services to in-home clients to pain management alternatives, assist community agencies in educating and assisting their clients on nonmedical alternatives to managing pain, recruit adults and volunteers to participate in site programs and activities, assist with outreach and marketing efforts, collect and compile data for evaluation and reports, assist with health education workshops and events. Program Benefits : Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training . Terms :Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas :Education , Health , Elder Care . Skills :General Skills , Public Speaking , Counseling , Medicine , Public Health , First Aid , Communications , Social Services .

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