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

Details and Benefits include:

• Complete a 10-month service commitment, specific dates will be determined by the host site supervisor*
• 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 – paid biweekly = 22 checks
• $6,895 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• Bachelor’s Degree Required

*Term of service is limited to a maximum of 12 months with approval by Health360.

Stipend/ Living Allowance; Education Award; Member Assistance Program

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.