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Americorp is offering an exciting opportunity! Lines for Life has been chosen as a host site for a Youth Mental Health First Aid Americorp member. Following are the specifics:

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in five day Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor Course

1. Location: Denver, CO Dates: November 18 th-22 nd
2. If hired, all training and travel costs will be fully covered

• Disseminate YMHFA in communities through organizations such as schools, law enforcement, foster care agencies
• 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 follow up evaluations
• Submit these evaluations as directed to MHFA-USA nationally and NWCTAHEC
• Enroll in the Mental Health First Aid USA Listserve
• List courses on the National Public "Mental Health First Aid In Your Community" Map: Advertise courses and let the public know you are authorized to provide the program.
• Establish and foster relationships with community mental health agencies as partners and resources
• Serve as a resource to YMHFA 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 First Aid by promoting the principles whenever possible
• Grant writing to support YMHFA activities
• Participate in AmeriCorps large service project
• Participate in monthly calls held nationally by NWCTAHEC
• Submit biweekly reflection entries on Google Groups page
• Assist AHEC centers with ongoing 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, October 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014 (44 weeks)
• Full-time AmeriCorps position - 1700 service hours - 40 hours per week, 5 holidays, 2.5 personal days
• AmeriCorps members receive an $12,100 stipend for their 44 weeks of service - paid biweekly = 22 checks
• $5,550 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• Bachelor’s Degree Required

If you are interested please email your resume to Morganl@Linesforlife.org. Thank You!