Americorps Service Volunteer Programs Instructor

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NAMI CLACKAMAS is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for everyone impacted by mental health issues through support, education, and advocacy. ​Our vision is one of hope, health, acceptance, and community for everyone impacted by mental illness

Summary:. AmeriCorps Members are trained as instructors in select programs as designated by NAMI Clackamas. Programs may include Mental Health First Aid, QPR, SafeTALK or a pre-approved evidence-based/ informed program by Health360. Instructor may also be called on to teach Family-to-Family or Peer-to-Peer or other Mental Health training.

Hours: 40 hours a week, flexible schedule

Qualifications:

• Able to make a strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of NAMI Clackamas.
• Lived experience as an individual living with a mental health concern and in recovery or who loves someone who lives with a mental illness. Willingness to share your story is a plus.
• Creative, and resourceful. Enjoys working with diverse groups of people, especially persons with mental health disorders. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledgeable about navigating complex systems, such as mental health, healthcare, and social services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and develop curriculum using existing curriculum with culturally sensitive terminology and language.
• Experience developing marketing plan and materials to engage potential participants and referring sources.
• Ability to develop relationships with community organizations, business, and stakeholders to orient them to NAMI and collaborate to integrate stand
• Experience creating training, evaluation, and implementation of programming.
• Experience implementing programming and developing plans to sustain it.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Training :

• Ending the Silence (ETS) Lead Presenter Training, ETS Young Adult training if appropriate.
• One or more mental health teacher training, and Family-to-Family (F2F) or Peer-to Peer (P2P) Instructor training.
• Other mental health education training as determined by NAMI Clackamas and the candidate.
• Training from Executive Director
• Orientation to Clackamas County rural and urban areas, community resources and partners.

Responsibilities

Ending the Silence and other NAMI signature programs

• Manage NAMI Clackamas Ending the Silence and other Mental Health Education programs as qualified and appropriate
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, and screen potential presenters for Ending the Silence (ETS);
• Coordinate and conduct presenter trainings (online and/or in person);
• Facilitate the process of getting new presenters designated as ETS presenters in the NAMI national database;
• Overseeing the recruitment, interviewing, training, scheduling, management and presenting of NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS):
• Solving problems as they occur and creating solutions that aim to eliminate them from occurring in the future;
• Program Outreach
• Outreach to schools and other venues to schedule presentations;
• Work with Outreach Coordinator to publicize and promote ETS and B;
• ETS Coordination
• Order program materials and prepare presentation materials;
• Coordinate with schools and other venues about details of presentation;
• Serve as liaison and provide administrative and logistical support;
• Present ETS to middle and high school students;
• Ensuring NAMI National Standards and Program requirements, quality and goals are met for ETS and Basics. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in NAMI programs and mental health;
• Serving as a spokesperson, liaison and public representative for NAMI Clackamas and building positive relationships with local schools;
• Data collection and reporting
• Maintain lists of class participants for education programs, including current class lists and waiting lists in NAMI Clackamas database;
• Collect program data from teachers and facilitators and process as needed;
• Produce bi-annual data reports;
• Collect and complete required SAMHSA grant reports;
• Other duties as needed

• Answer information/helpline calls and respond to email requests as needed;
• Assist as needed during Mental Illness Awareness Week;
• Participation in all programs, special events and fundraising projects as need and approved by Americorp;
• Attend the annual NAMIWalk (Sunday after Mother’s Day);
• Other duties as assigned.

Sustainability

• Help make program sustainable after Americorp time is complete
• Help with grant research, writing and other fundraising tasks that will help sustain program

Details and Benefits include:

• Complete a 10-month commitment beginning in Spring 2022, specific dates will be determined by the host site supervisor*
• "A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network"
• Full-time AmeriCorps position - 1700 service hours - 40 hours per week, 5 holidays, 2.5 personal days
• AmeriCorps members receive a $15,100 stipend for their service - paid biweekly = 22 checks. This may be prorated depending on the start date.
• $6,345 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
  

To apply: Email your resume to: Health360, Inc. National Programs Coordinator Celia Meyer meyer@health360.org