**PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS AN AMERICORPS NATIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY...NOT EMPLOYMENT**

Program: Healthy Minds Alliance- 2022-2023 Program Year

Position: Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Instructor

Reports to: Host Site Supervisor

Location: Seattle, WA

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

Details and Benefits include:

• Complete a 10 month commitment beginning in Fall 2022, 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
• $6,345 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you aware that this position is NOT employment but a year of national AmeriCorps service?
• Are you aware that this position requires a full time (40 hours per week) 10 month service commitment? Are you able to make that commitment at this time?
• Why are you interested in serving with this AmeriCorps program?

Please note - if you do not answer this question, we will not move forward with your application

• This position through AmeriCorps is an opportunity to serve your community for 10 months. Does this appeal to you strongly?

Please note, if you do not answer this question we will not move forward with your application

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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