Program: Healthy Minds Alliance 2024- 2025 Program Year

Position: Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor

Reports to: NAMI Missouri-Jefferson City, MO

Start Date: September 2024

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: The Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor works with office management and staff to plan, prepare, and operate NAMI Programs and services. This primarily includes coordination, training, and support for all programs, including Peer-to-Peer and Family-to-Family education courses.

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:

• Associate degree or higher education required
• Must live in the Jefferson City, MO area, or be willing to relocate
• Must be a permanent US resident.
• Complete and pass a criminal background check
• Experience living with a mental health condition, or who have experience as a family member of an individual living with a mental health condition
• Excellent organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well both independently and with a team
• Computer competency
• Customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions and track progress
• Passion for prevention
• 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 service 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 off
• AmeriCorps members receive a $19,000 stipend for their service paid biweekly = 22 checks
• $6,895 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about mental health advocacy and making a difference in your community, we invite you to join our mission. Please click this link to apply, https://health360inc.my.site.com/s/americorps-guest-application , including your resume outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this role.

Come be a part of a team dedicated to transforming mental health support and education. Join us at the Healthy Minds Alliance and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Together, we can create a brighter future for mental health.

For any questions, please contact Sarah at wolf@health360.org.

*Term of service is limited to a maximum of 12 months with approval by Health360.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $19,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry
• Public Health

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you aware that this position is NOT employment but a year of paid \"national AmeriCorps service\"?
• Do you have an Associate degree or higher education?

Ability to Relocate:

• Jefferson City, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person