Description
Program: Healthy Minds Alliance (2022-2023 Program Year)
Position: Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Instructor
Healthy Minds Alliance Mission: Healthy Minds Alliance is a community-based approach to the mental health crisis, utilizing evidenced-based gatekeeper programs to train community members on how to prevent, detect and support people with a mental illness.
Purpose of Position: AmeriCorps Members will serve as instructors for host site identified evidence-based/ informed programs, certifying members of the public.
Identified Programs: AmeriCorps Members are trained as instructors in select programs as designated by the specific host site. Programs may include Mental Health First Aid, QPR, SafeTALK or a pre-approved evidence-based/ informed program by Health360.
Responsibilities include:
∙ Participate in designated mental health evidence-based/ informed program instructor training (Date & Location TBD)
∙ Disseminate mental health certification classes in communities
∙ Outreach to local community for course participants, as well as recruit and engage community partners
∙ Market program through press releases, social media and informational sessions
∙ Track each participant certified through pre and post evaluations
∙ Submit evaluations as directed by Health360 and training entity
∙ Advertise courses to the public as designated training site
∙ 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 course participants, colleagues and others, including the responsibility to protect personal
information
∙ Advocate for mental health awareness by promoting the principles of the course 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
∙ Strong teaching and/ or training skills and experience, especially with adult learners
∙ Understanding of mental health issues and resources
∙ Skills and experience facilitating diverse groups and creating/maintaining a positive, effective learning environment
∙ 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
Program: Healthy Minds Alliance (2022-2023 Program Year)
Position: Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Instructor
Healthy Minds Alliance Mission: Healthy Minds Alliance is a community-based approach to the mental health crisis, utilizing evidenced-based gatekeeper programs to train community members on how to prevent, detect and support people with a mental illness.
Purpose of Position: AmeriCorps Members will serve as instructors for host site identified evidence-based/ informed programs, certifying members of the public.
Identified Programs: AmeriCorps Members are trained as instructors in select programs as designated by the specific host site. Programs may include Mental Health First Aid, QPR, SafeTALK or a pre-approved evidence-based/ informed program by Health360.
Responsibilities include:
∙ Participate in designated mental health evidence-based/ informed program instructor training (Date & Location TBD)
∙ Disseminate mental health certification classes in communities
∙ Outreach to local community for course participants, as well as recruit and engage community partners
∙ Market program through press releases, social media and informational sessions
∙ Track each participant certified through pre and post evaluations
∙ Submit evaluations as directed by Health360 and training entity
∙ Advertise courses to the public as designated training site
∙ 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 course participants, colleagues and others, including the responsibility to protect personal
information
∙ Advocate for mental health awareness by promoting the principles of the course 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
∙ Strong teaching and/ or training skills and experience, especially with adult learners
∙ Understanding of mental health issues and resources
∙ Skills and experience facilitating diverse groups and creating/maintaining a positive, effective learning environment
∙ 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
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Living Allowance
$1700
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$1700 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Member Assistance Program Information
AmeriCorps members and their household members have confidential access to the following:
24/7/365, toll-free telephonic mental health counseling services with master’s degree-level counselors; Mobile application providing chat functionality, video counseling, and web portal of resources; Personal Assistant; Medical Advocacy; Life Coaching; Legal/Financial Resources (30-minute free consultations), AND Six face-to-face counseling sessions (to request, call the 1-800 number and request face-to-face counseling – in the time of COVID-19 counselors may be providing telehealth visits in lieu of in-person depending on your geographic location)
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check