What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Instructor - Forsyth County Schools position at Health360?
**PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS AN AMERICORPS NATIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY...NOT EMPLOYMENT**
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
Details and Benefits include:
- Complete a 10 month commitment beginning in Summer 2023, 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
- AmeriCorps members receive a $17,000 stipend for their service – paid biweekly = 22 checks
- $6,895 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred or experience in lieu of degree
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cumming, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you aware that this position is NOT employment but a year of national AmeriCorps service?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17,000 - $0
