Special Needs Aide

AmeriCorps; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon completion of the

Job summary

AmeriCorps in Idaho is seeking a Special Needs Aide to support public health programs and student well-being. You will assist with needs assessments, coordinate partnerships and trainings, and provide classroom health education and emotional support to students.

Position runs 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027, part-time in IDAHO. Education award upon completion helps with future studies. Training in SOS/ASIST (as applicable) is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work part-time in Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Support public health programs by assessing needs and coordinating partnerships.
• Provide classroom health education, promote SOS activities, and assist with student well-being.

Skills

Education

Youth Development

General Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Languages

English

Member Duties

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/or safeTALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, SOS and/or 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 Special Needs Aide will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by supporting the overall well-being of students with impairments including, but not limited to diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD, health impairment, developmental delay, and autism. Position duties include: providing classroom health education; promoting Sources of Strength (SOS) student activities; helping with student emotional regulation skills; providing support in supervision and using mental health education in the Community Activities Program; shadowing school counselor; helping in classroom observation and second steps activities; providing one on one help for students having a hard time with behavioral issues on any given day.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service.

Terms

Car recommended.

Service Areas

Public Safety , Health.

Skills

Education , Youth Development , General Skills.

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Special Needs Aide

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 08/15/2026 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/