Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor - AmeriCorps

Job Overview

Interested in a unique, 10-month service term that will focus on training community members to support others experiencing Mental Health challenges?  We are partnering with Healthy Minds Alliance to host an AmeriCorps member who will focus on training Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to do just that. 

 

As an AmeriCorps Member, you'll bring your energy and expertise to:

Dive into specialized mental health instructor training (Dates & Location TBD)

Lead and inspire community certification classes

Engage local communities and recruit course participants

Ignite interest through dynamic marketing – press releases, social media, and events

Monitor and track participant progress with evaluations

Build and nurture partnerships with mental health agencies

Be a constant resource and advocate for mental health awareness

Contribute to grant writing efforts to fund vital mental health initiatives

Participate in AmeriCorps large service projects and national calls with Health360

Assist with ongoing mental health community initiatives and regional events

 

What We’re Looking For:

A passion and connection for supporting the community around mental health and wellbeing

Deep personal or professional insight into mental health

Stellar teaching and training skills, especially with adult learners

A positive, enthusiastic attitude toward reducing mental health stigma

Experience facilitating diverse groups and creating engaging learning environments

Knowledge of local mental health resources and a drive to make a positive impact

Read more about the position here: Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor - AmeriCorps - Portland, OR 97206 - Indeed.com.  Ready to apply?  Do so here: https://health360inc.my.site.com/s/americorps-guest-application and select Cascadia Health as the organization where you’d like to apply.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)VSP Vision Discount Plan403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life InsurancePaid Bereavement and Jury Duty LeaveLength of Service AwardVoluntary Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceStudent loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Bicycle ReimbursementDiscounted Fitness MembershipsTrauma Support Team

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