Mental Health Outreach Specialist

AmeriCorps; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 45.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Education award upon successful completion of service

Robust Training in various fields

Living Allowance

Uniforms provided and required

Descripción de la vacante

AmeriCorps seeks a Mental Health Outreach Specialist to promote mental wellbeing through community education and awareness. This role involves creating safe spaces for dialogue, facilitating events, and providing resources for individuals facing mental health challenges. Candidates should be passionate about serving the community and willing to engage in impactful outreach activities.

Formación

• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Commitment to mental health education and outreach.

Responsabilidades

• Promote and protect mental health in the community through education.
• Create a safe space for discussions on mental health.
• Facilitate mental health awareness community events.

Conocimientos

Team Work

General Skills

Passion for serving others

Educación

Some college

Descripción del empleo

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Following robust training that includes Mental Health First Aid Certification for both youth and adults from an accredited institution--along with care for veterans and seniors, suicide watch and special mental health needs for other vulnerable populations--MEMBERS serving as Mental Health Outreach Specialists (MHOS raise awareness, reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and seeking treatment, and equip individuals with the necessary tools to recognize and address stressors. Current Members say,"this experience has transformed my own life," and "working with these individuals each day fulfills me in ways I could never have imagined."

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Member Duties : DUTIES --The mental health outreach specialist works to promote and protect mental health in the community through education about resources and programs that promote mental wellbeing. --Create safe space for open community or one-on-one- dialogs about mental health to take place --Educate the community about warning signs and symptoms of mental illness --Facilitate mental health awareness community events --Create mental health awareness material --Compile mental health resource lists for community --Share strategies and tools for addressing mental health stressors

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Robust Training in variety of fields , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas

Health , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Elder Care .

Skills

Team Work , General Skills , Passion for serving others .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Mental Health Outreach Specialist

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2025 - 06/30/2026

Work Schedule Part Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations TEXAS Houston/Galveston

Languages

All languages are welcome

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/15/2025 To 06/30/2026

Contact Carole Juarez

100 W Oaks Mall

Houston TX 77082

832-967-7300

[e-mail]

www.sewausa.org/houston

Listing ID 119669

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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