Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor-AmeriCorps
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.
This position is unique in that they are not considered employment, but are instead an amazing opportunity to participate in national service! These positions require a 10-month full-time service commitment. You can also find more information by going to our website.
AmeriCorps Members will serve as instructors for host site-identified evidence-based/ informed programs, certifying members of the public. 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
Details and Benefits include: ·
- Complete a 10-month service commitment
- Full-time AmeriCorps position: 1700 service hours – 40 hours per week; 5 holidays, 2.5 personal days off
- AmeriCorps members receive a $19,000 stipend for their service
- $6,895 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
- AmeriCorps members are eligible to put their student loans in a National Service Forbearance during their service term.
- Childcare Assistance Waiver
- Members Assistance Program
- $500 Relocation Assistance
- Receive certification in an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention
- Impact communities by improving outcomes for people who live with mental illness
- Build their resume and gain a wide range of hands-on skills, experience, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health
Onsite Positions Available:
Yulee, FL
Lebanon, OR
Cumming, GA
Northfield, VT
Glennville, WV
Lake Havasu, AZ
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Norwich, CT