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H O S T S I T E O R I E N T A T I O N
F O R R E T U R N I N G S U P E R V I S O R S
M A R C H 1 8 , 2 0 1 1
College Health Corps
Introduction
Congratulations to the 10 sites for 2011-2012! Broadway Family Medicine Clinic (Minneapolis, North)
Growing Up Healthy (Northfield/Faribault)
Hawthorne Education Center (Rochester)
Metropolitan State University (St. Paul)
Minnesota Internship Center (Minneapolis, South)
Neighborhood HealthSource (Minneapolis, North)
Northern Dental Access Center (Bemidji)
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center (Minneapolis, North)
University of Minnesota, Duluth (Duluth)
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Minneapolis, Cedar-Riverside)
VISTA start date June 21 They attend Pre-Service Orientation 6/21-24
The official first day of service is June 25
VISTAs will start at host sites June 27
Clarifying the VISTA role
VISTAs: building capacity in a sustainable way
Indirect service; no direct service other than in orientation
best when focused on a few large projects
can not replace staff tasks and can not do administrative work UNLESS all staff are required to share responsibility
continue to leverage campus-community partnerships
VISTAs must
be at least 18 years old
be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien
commit a full year of service
What VISTAs can/can’t do
Education courses
*New* VISTAs can take one course- related to service
Other employment
VISTAs can not have outside employment
Religious or political activity
VISTAs can not participate in any religious or political activity while representing VISTA.
VISTA Member Service Year
VISTAs service year is 365 days, 24/7
10 medical and 10 sick days
CNCS provides:
bi-weekly living allowance stipend
health coverage
education award or cash stipend for completion of year
Childcare for income-eligible members
moving allowance if relocating more than 50 miles for service
Host site benefits
Can’t give money. Can give housing, meal, or bus stipend, etc.
Strong Supervision
The most important competency in supervising a VISTA project is communicationwith your VISTAs.
Do not assume they understand the big picture regarding the project
Meet regularly with your VISTAs, as a group and one-on-one if possible
Share the project plan with the VISTA
Introduce the VISTA to the community
Provide structure, advice, and guidance for the VISTA's assignment
Clarify internal policies for requesting leave, and obtaining reimbursements and obtaining supplies
Understand the full set of policies in the VISTA Member Handbook
Assess assignment performance with the VISTA
Give the VISTA feedback on their project activities
Work with the VISTA on meeting personal and professional goals
Partner with the VISTA in developing community activities
Ensure that the rules, regulations, and guidelines of the VISTA program are met
Supervisor Manual: http://vistacampus.org/mod/book/view.php?id=2223&chapterid=2372
2) Select your site from the drop down menu.
1) Select ‘Search Submitted Applications’ on the left column
3) Select ‘Submitted’ to ensure you just see current applications (otherwise previous years’ applications will appear)
Click on the applicant’s name to see the full application and recommendations. If you just hit ‘print’ on the right, you won’t be able to see the applicant’s recommendations.
The last step to selecting a VISTA: Sponsor Recommendation is for the VISTA supervisor to fill out & is reviewed by CNCS office before approval. This must be detailed!
Supervisor Resources
The CHC Blog includes a supervisor intranet, http://mncollegehealthcorps.wordpress.com/
click on the last tab on the right labeled ‘Supervisor Intranet’
password: chcsupers
Recruitment Logistics
Required Paperwork due by April 29
All documents are found on the Supervisor Intranet
Eligibility documentation form (no longer accept SS card)
VISTA Interview checklist
background check release
Travel to service site (if moving more than 50 miles)
Timeline
April 29 is the deadline to select a final candidate & all required paperwork
Site forfeit a VISTA position if the slot is not filled by April 29 due to CNCS policies
Next Steps
Host Site Agreement
Fill out specifics for your site
Mail two copies to Minnesota Campus Compact
2211 Riverside Avenue S, #48
Minneapolis MN 55454
$3,000 Program fee
Due April 15 with Host Site Agreement
Non-refundable
Next steps continued
Revisions to VAD
MNCC and CNCS State Office will make comments
comments will be emailed by Friday, March 18
Revisions due April 15
VISTA’s on-site orientation and training schedule
Critical to a successful year for the VISTA and site
Don’t assume ANYTHING during orientation
orientation should last at least 2-3 weeks
due June 1
Supervisor in-person meeting in May- preferred dates?
Questions? Comments?
This is A LOT of information! Please contact us with any questions
Meghan’s contact information:
612-436-2080
Jessica’s contact information (VISTA Leader):
612-436-2082
