Description
Program: Healthy Minds Alliance
Position: Healthy Minds Alliance AmeriCorps Member
Reports to: Host Site Supervisor
Healthy Minds Alliance Mission: Healthy Minds Alliance is a community-based approach to the mental health crisis utilizing evidence-based/ informed programs in diverse communities across the nation.
Purpose of Position: AmeriCorps Members will provide expanded support to meet challenges faced by local crisis call centers across the country as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shifts to the 3 digit number 988.
Identified Programs: AmeriCorps Members are trained in the mental health intervention identified by the local crisis call center.
Responsibilities include:
Participate in designated mental health evidence-based/ informed training
Provide support in answering calls/ texts/ chats that come into local crisis call centers
Build capacity to recruit other volunteers for the crisis call center
Assist with onboarding and training of other volunteers
Outreach to local community to educate on 988
Market program through press releases, social media and informational sessions
Provide performance measure data to Health360
Assist with evaluation, building evidence around services provided
Establish and foster relationships with community mental health agencies as partners and resources
Serve as a resource to course participants on an ongoing basis
Respect the privacy of colleagues and others, including the responsibility to protect personal information
Advocate for mental health awareness whenever possible
Grant writing to support mental health focused activities
Participate in AmeriCorps large service project
Participate in monthly calls held nationally by Health360
Assist host site with ongoing mental health community initiatives and regional events
Experience Preferred:
Personal and/ or professional knowledge of mental health topics
Understanding of mental health issues and resources
Knowledge about mental health resources in her/his community and state
Positive attitudes towards individuals with mental illnesses
Enthusiasm for reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and addiction disorders
Details and Benefits include:
Complete a 10-month service commitment, specific dates will be determined by the host site supervisor*
Part-time AmeriCorps position - 850 service hours – 20 hours per week, 5 holidays, 2.5 personal days
AmeriCorps members receive a $9,000 stipend for their service – paid biweekly = 22 checks
$3,247.50 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (850 service hours)
Bachelor’s Degree Required
*Term of service is limited to a maximum of 12 months with approval by Health360.
To submit your resume, please email:
Natalie Harwood
AmeriCorps Specialist
Health360 Inc.
harwood@health360.org
Program: Healthy Minds Alliance
Position: Healthy Minds Alliance AmeriCorps Member
Reports to: Host Site Supervisor
Healthy Minds Alliance Mission: Healthy Minds Alliance is a community-based approach to the mental health crisis utilizing evidence-based/ informed programs in diverse communities across the nation.
Purpose of Position: AmeriCorps Members will provide expanded support to meet challenges faced by local crisis call centers across the country as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shifts to the 3 digit number 988.
Identified Programs: AmeriCorps Members are trained in the mental health intervention identified by the local crisis call center.
Responsibilities include:
Participate in designated mental health evidence-based/ informed training
Provide support in answering calls/ texts/ chats that come into local crisis call centers
Build capacity to recruit other volunteers for the crisis call center
Assist with onboarding and training of other volunteers
Outreach to local community to educate on 988
Market program through press releases, social media and informational sessions
Provide performance measure data to Health360
Assist with evaluation, building evidence around services provided
Establish and foster relationships with community mental health agencies as partners and resources
Serve as a resource to course participants on an ongoing basis
Respect the privacy of colleagues and others, including the responsibility to protect personal information
Advocate for mental health awareness whenever possible
Grant writing to support mental health focused activities
Participate in AmeriCorps large service project
Participate in monthly calls held nationally by Health360
Assist host site with ongoing mental health community initiatives and regional events
Experience Preferred:
Personal and/ or professional knowledge of mental health topics
Understanding of mental health issues and resources
Knowledge about mental health resources in her/his community and state
Positive attitudes towards individuals with mental illnesses
Enthusiasm for reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and addiction disorders
Details and Benefits include:
Complete a 10-month service commitment, specific dates will be determined by the host site supervisor*
Part-time AmeriCorps position - 850 service hours – 20 hours per week, 5 holidays, 2.5 personal days
AmeriCorps members receive a $9,000 stipend for their service – paid biweekly = 22 checks
$3,247.50 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (850 service hours)
Bachelor’s Degree Required
*Term of service is limited to a maximum of 12 months with approval by Health360.
To submit your resume, please email:
Natalie Harwood
AmeriCorps Specialist
Health360 Inc.
harwood@health360.org
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Living Allowance
$900
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$1000 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
$100 signing bonus
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check