Stipends Available Conducting Community Assessments in Flint

The Data & Gap Analysis workgroup of the Flint Community Resilience Group will be CASPER (Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response). Our main CASPER objectives are to assess the state of behavioral/mental health in the community, and identify factors inhibiting people’s ability to access services.
conducting a needs assessment with assistance from the CDC. This needs assessment is called 

Teams of two will conduct 15-20 minute interview-style household surveys throughout the community. They are looking for community members and other individuals who are interested in being involved. The CASPER dates are set for:

·         May 17: training 9am-12pm (required), field day 2-7pm

·         May 18: field day 2-7pm

·         May 19: possible additional field day if needed

There will be a $10/hour stipend, plus gas reimbursement for drivers. It is okay if you are only available one of dates above, as long as you attend the training on May 17. 

Please contact Trisha Reynolds (preynolds@genhs.org or 810-496-5548) as soon as possible if you are interested and let them know you were referred by NASW-Michigan. 

More info on Flint Response

Allan Wachendorfer, LLMSW 

Director of Public Policy

National Association of Social Workers - Michigan Chapter

741 N. Cedar St. 

Lansing, MI 48910

517-487-1548 ext. 11

http://NASW-Michigan.org

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