Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Instructor -Health Education Center

** Please Note- this an AmeriCorps National Service Opportunity, and NOT a salaried position**

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 Fall 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 $19,000 stipend for their service – paid biweekly = 22 checks
• $6,895 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• Loan Forbearance
• Childcare Waiver
• Member Assistance Program

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Pay: $19,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwich, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you aware that this position is NOT a salaried position, but rather, a year of national AmeriCorps service?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19,000 - $0