Client Support Specialist

AmeriCorps; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps Gem State Public Health program in Idaho seeks a Part Time Client Support Specialist to help expand public health services, support intake, and coordinate partnerships. You will assist treatment teams, promote mental health education, and help clients access education and resources.

The role includes ASIST and SOS training, eligibility for an education award upon successful completion, and a living allowance. Program dates run 09/01/2026–08/31/2027 with a part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 40 hr certification program completed and passed.
• Familiarity with AmeriCorps program encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intake process for clients and coordinate with treatment teams.
• Support recruitment of partnerships and coordinate meetings.
• Provide information and support to clients and assist in surveys.

Skills

General Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Public Health Awareness

Education

High school diploma

6-month cert

AmeriCorps Program familiarization

Job description

Through the Gem State Public Health program, members will conduct needs assessments regarding collaborations and partnerships, and recruit potential partnerships as well as coordinate meetings, design training materials, and provide other support to public health organizations. Members will be trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Sources of Strength (SOS), and safeTALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, and SOS trainings for community members to increase the number of suicide prevention interventionists throughout Idaho. The program will offer members academic advising and the opportunity to explore degree options that focus on public health.

Member Duties :

Increase, expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by helping potential clients along in the intake process, while modeling recovery and coping skills needed for resiliency. Provide information and support to clients. Facilitate client satisfaction survey. Maintain facility cleanliness including but not limited to laundry, bathrooms, shower room, sleeping dorms and common area. Coordinate w/patients’ treatment team, assist in developing a treatment plan, and promote mental health education if needed. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, successfully complete & pass 40 hr certification program, apply for temp 6-month certification until 200 hrs have been verified, and knowledge of AmeriCorps Program by watching informational video (link below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgdRkzLKlPM

Program Benefits :

Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Public Health AmeriCorps , Health .

Skills

General Skills .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Client Support Specialist

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

IDAHO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/01/2026 To 10/15/2026

Contact

Heather Uhi

921 S 8th Ave

Pocatello ID 83209

2082822946

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