Mental Health Intervention Training Instructor (AmeriCorps)

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Program: Healthy Minds Alliance- 2022-2023 Program Year

Position: Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor

Reports to: Host Site Supervisor

Location: Charlotte, NC

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 mental health intervention programs, certifying members of the public.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in designated mental health evidence-based/ informed program instructor training such as Mental Health First Aid, QPR, SafeTalk, etc. (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 by 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 attitude 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 April 2023- specific dates will be determined by the host site supervisor*
• Full-time AmeriCorps position - 1700 service hours - 40 hours per week, with 5 holidays and 2.5 personal days off
• AmeriCorps members receive a $17,000 stipend for their service - paid biweekly = 22 checks
• $6,495 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• Childcare assistance waiver available
• Member assistance program