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48 people are interested
Fight Mental Health Stigma: Become a TLC Volunteer Educator!
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service
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48 people are interested
Overview: Teen Life Counts (TLC) is a teen suicide prevention program offered by JFS free of charge to any public, private, parochial and charter schools in the Greater New Orleans and surrounding area who requests it at their school. TLC volunteers present a psychoeducational prevention curriculum that aims to inform middle and high school students about: teen suicide statistics, the stigma behind mental illness, the warning signs of suicide, how to have a conversation when concerned about a friend, and where to get help.
Responsibilities:
- Complete full TLC Training, which includes:
- Part 1: Volunteer Training / Curriculum Orientation (1 day, 4 hours)
- Part 2: Observe full TLC course (2 or 3 days, 3 hours total)
- Part 3: Debrief with TLC Coordinator (1 day, 15-30 minutes)
- Part 4: Teach full TLC course observed by TLC Coordinator
- Teach TLC program in at least two area schools per semester
- Attend TLC Educator meetings/trainings (2 per year)
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality per HIPPA requirements where applicable
Qualifications:
- 21 years of age or older
- Availability on weekdays during school hours
- Experience working with teens preferably as a teacher, counselor, or clinician
- Experience with multi-media (PowerPoint, LCD/laptop/SmartBoard)
- Internet access and an email account
- Willingness to work with diverse populations
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must pass a criminal background check
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About Jewish Family Service
Location:
West Esplanade, New Orleans, LA 70115, US
Mission Statement
Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans is a social service agency dedicated to preserving, strengthening and enjancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families at every stage of life. We serve the Greater New Orleans community regardless of race, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
Description
Teen Life Counts is a Teen Suicide Prevention Program that has been in existense in New Orleans since 1984. The premise of this program is that teens talk to other teens about their problems so they will know first hand if there friends are suicidal. The Teen Life Counts program educated young people from middle school to upper school. They will understand their own attitudes towared suicide, warning signs that young people show others and how to respond in a suicidal crisis. This program is an educational one not a theraputic program. They have reached over 6000 students in a five parish area. Once the cirriculum is taught the students are given an opportunity to refer their friends or themselves for help. This portion of the program make this very unique because it is important for young people to know that there are adults that truly care and want to help.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3300 W. Esplanade AveSuite 603Metairie, LA 70002
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Mental Health
- General Education
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per semester
- Reliable transportation