Teen Program Aide

Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps

The Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps program partners community members with Public Health and Mental Health Organizations across the state in paid volunteer positions called AmeriCorps positions. These positions offer community members the opportunity to receive support while volunteering with Public & Mental Health nonprofits. The opportunity is offered each year from September 1st to August 31st every year. This program focuses on increasing mental health services and providing suicide intervention and prevention services.

Position Description:

The Teen Program AideThe Teen Program Aide will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by supporting youth through the identification of individual mental health needs, and then planning, facilitating, and coordinating life skills lessons, peer leadership workshops and prevention focused, confidence building activities.

Position Duties:

• Provide teen mentorship and encouragement of academic growth in a safe welcoming environment.
• Promote teen peer leadership initiatives through coordination of leadership development opportunities.
• Help coordinate community and outreach events. Provide Swot analysis and Organizational Needs Assessment for Simply Hope every other Gem Program Year and as needed.
• Asist in building and developing positive community partnerships with schools, volunteers, and other community partners.
• Help collect and organize program data to reach outcome goals.
• Help with the collaboration efforts to strengthen youth services.

Benefits:

• Living allowance of 593.18 distributed bi-weekly
• Educational Award of $3,697.50
• Student Loan Forbearance and Interest Forgiveness

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Pass a background check
• Complete 900 hours
• Participate in required training and service events
• Avoid Prohibited Activities
• Does not duplicate/displace staff

How To Apply:

Learn more about Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps by visiting our website at https://www.isu.edu/irh/gem-state-public-health-americorps/

Learn more about Simply Hope Family Outreach by visiting their website at https://simply-hope.com/

Apply by emailing position title, 3 references, and a resume to [email protected] and, or submitting an application at: https://forms.gle/Aa2mVBTSGapT2ATD8

Or you can apply by submitting a resume and three references to Kiley Higens at [email protected] Include position title "Teen Program Aide" on your resume and in your email subject line.

The Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps Program is administered by Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health who is an Equal Opportunity Employer. “Administered by Serve Idaho and sponsored by AmeriCorps.”

This material is based upon work supported by AmeriCorps under 26ACDID0010001. Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, AmeriCorps

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.

Pay: Up to $1,186.36 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Burley, ID 83318 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burley, ID 83318