The Healthy Minds Alliance is an innovative AmeriCorps program that takes a community-based approach to the mental health crisis by utilizing evidence-based/ informed programs in diverse communities across the nation. There is a sense of urgency in our nation to improve awareness, recognition, and ability to respond to the needs of those experiencing symptoms of mental illness. Healthy Minds Alliance places AmeriCorps members at local crisis call centers across the nation after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shifted to the 3-digit number 988. During their one-year service term, AmeriCorps Members are trained in the mental health intervention identified by the local crisis call center. Note: Currently seeking a part-time AmeriCorps member for the following shifts: 1. 12 pm - 4 pm, 5 days per week OR 2. 4 pm - 8 pm, 5 days per week OR 3. 8 pm - 4 am, 3 days per week Members are required to serve part-time (20 hours per week for 10 months). ** In addition to the AmeriCorps application, please email an updated resume to Mercedez Patrick at patrick@health360.org. **
Member Duties : AmeriCorps Members will provide expanded support to meet challenges faced by local crisis call centers across the country after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shifted to the 3-digit number 988. AmeriCorps members will participate in suicide prevention/ crisis intervention training so that they can confidently answer calls/ texts/ chats that come into local crisis call centers and advocate for mental health awareness whenever possible. Members will establish and foster relationships with community mental health agencies as partners and resources and reach out to the community to educate on 988. AmeriCorps members will build capacity to recruit other volunteers for the crisis call centers and will assist with onboarding and training of volunteers. This is a part-time, remote AmeriCorps service position (20 hours per week for the 10-month service commitment). Shift options: 1. 12 pm - 4 pm, 5 days per week OR 2. 4 pm - 8 pm, 5 days per week OR 3. 8 pm - 4 am, 3 days per week
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Member Assistance Program , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Public Health AmeriCorps , Health .
Public Health AmeriCorps , Health .
Skills :
Social Services , Communications , Counseling , Public Health , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Computers/Technology .
Social Services , Communications , Counseling , Public Health , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Computers/Technology .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Healthy Minds Alliance - 988 Crisis Worker (PT, REMOTE)
Program Start/End Date
06/01/2023 - 04/01/2024
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 20 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
NEW YORK , NEW JERSEY
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 05/05/2023 To 05/31/2023
Contact
Mercedez Patrick
PO Box 42
Newtown CT 06470
8609680854
patrick@health360.org
www.health360.org
Listing ID
118644
