Prevention Educator

AmeriCorps; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award

Job summary

AmeriCorps' Gem State Public Health program in Idaho seeks a Prevention Educator to support suicide prevention initiatives and training coordination. The role includes coordinating ASIST, SOS, and safeTALK trainings, conducting needs assessments, and building partnerships with local public health agencies.

You will prepare materials, analyze data, and assist with community outreach to expand impact. Part-time position with a living allowance and education award upon completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills desired.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities and partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and support Living Works ASIST, SOS, and safeTALK trainings.
• Prepare training materials and coordinate training sessions for community members.
• Perform data analysis and impact reporting to measure program outcomes.
• Develop partnerships with public health agencies and community organizations.

Skills

Writing/Editing

Team Work

Public Speaking

General Skills

Public Health

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Languages

English

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 agencies. Members will be trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Sources of Strength (SOS), and safeTALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, SOS and safeTALK 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

The Prevention Educator will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by supporting activities related to Living Works Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Living Works safeTALK, training and Sources of Strength (SOS) mental health promotion program. Duties include: conducting marketing and outreach for ASIST, safeTALK, and Sources of Strength (SOS); preparing class materials for ASIST, safeTALK, and Sources of Strength; conducting data analysis and impact reporting; distributing mental health resource information; participating in community service activities; developing partnerships within the community; conducting needs assessments.

Program Benefits

Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas

Public Health AmeriCorps , Health .

Skills

Writing/Editing , Team Work , Public Speaking , General Skills , Public Health .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program:

Prevention Educator

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 08/19/2026 To 10/15/2026

Contact:

Heather Uhi

921 S 8th Ave

Pocatello ID 83209

2082822946

[e-mail]

https://www.isu.edu/irh/gem-state-public-health-americorps/