Greater Cincinnati Youth Mental Health Corps

AmeriCorps; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 16,740 - 42,408; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award upon successful completion of service

Training in Mental Health First Aid and trauma-informed care

Job summary

A national service program is seeking members for the Greater Cincinnati Youth Mental Health Corps to improve youth mental health in Southwest Ohio. This part-time role involves engaging with youth, providing behavioral health education, and reducing stigma. Members will receive training towards Ohio’s Certified Youth Peer Supporter credential and play a critical role in community health improvement. Competitive benefits include a living allowance and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Must be between ages 18 and 29.
• Commitment to improving youth mental health.
• Training in Mental Health First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement youth peer support to those served at host sites.
• Connect youth to mental health resources.
• Design and lead youth-centered community projects.

Skills

General Skills

Youth Development

Public Health

Conflict Resolution

Computers/Technology

Social Services

Education

High school diploma/GED

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The Greater Cincinnati Youth Mental Health Corps will engage 24 AmeriCorps members to improve youth mental health across Southwest Ohio. Members will serve in schools, community-based organizations, and nonprofits, supporting youth ages 12–24 through behavioral health education, resource navigation, and peer support. Guided by trained supervisors and certified professionals, members will provide prevention programming, connect youth to mental health resources, and reduce stigma by fostering peer-led support networks. Over the first year, members will directly impact at least 1,500 youth, with 1,000 demonstrating increased knowledge of mental health resources and 750 reporting improved access to care. Members will also mobilize 300 volunteers using the IPARD (Investigation, Planning, Action, Reflection, Demonstration) service-learning model to design and lead youth-centered community projects. All members will receive training toward Ohio’s Certified Youth Peer Supporter credential, expanding the state’s peer support workforce by 80%. The Corps also invests in member development. Biweekly learning days will provide professional training in Mental Health First Aid, trauma-informed care, and career exploration in behavioral health. This structure addresses two critical needs: supporting youth in crisis today and building tomorrow’s behavioral health workforce. By leveraging a strong network of 500+ community partners, including Hopeful Empowered Youth, NAMI, and local schools, the program aims to create sustainable improvements in youth mental health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and inspire a new generation of behavioral health professionals.

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Member Duties : Work with host site to implement youth peer support to persons served.

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

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

Service Areas

Children/Youth .

Skills

General Skills , Youth Development , Public Health , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology , Social Services .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Greater Cincinnati Youth Mental Health Corps

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026

Work Schedule Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 29

Program Locations OHIO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2025 To 10/01/2026

Contact Nichol Boberg Nichol Boberg

2600 Victory Pkwy

Cincinnati OH 45206

5136761017

[e-mail]

Listing ID 127322

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Other

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  Government Administration

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