Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Instructor

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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

"a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network"

Details and Benefits include:
 Complete a 10 month commitment, 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 Required