United Pathways In-School Mental Health Navigator

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Stipend

Education award upon successful comple

Training

Job summary

United Pathways in Elko County, Nevada, seeks an In-School Mental Health Navigator as an AmeriCorps/YMHC member in local middle and high schools. You will lead groups, deliver curriculum-based activities, and provide a safe, respectful space for youth.

Members receive CHW I & II training, supervised fieldwork, state certification at no cost, and serve about 30 hours per week. Benefits include a living allowance near $21/hour and an Education Award up to $5176.50 on completion.

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve in AmeriCorps/YMHC; age 18–24; resident of Elko County, NV.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of students per curriculum and training.
• Develop age- and content-appropriate activities based on assessed needs.
• Provide a safe and respectful space for youth.
• Deliver and score assessments and checks.
• Review data to set student goals.
• Assist in classroom with interventions as needed.
• Communicate with school staff and AmeriCorps program staff.
• Attend trainings and orientations.
• Participate in weekly development seminars for CHW certifications.
• Represent United Pathways, YMHC, AmeriCorps, and UWNNS professionally.

Skills

General Skills

Team Work

Youth Development

Social Services

Computers/Technology

Communications

Job description

United Pathways In-School Mental Health Navigator

United Pathways helps middle and high school students in Elko County thrive by providing in-school Mental Health Navigators and creating workforce pathways for young adults pursuing careers in Community Health, Behavioral Health, and other humanservices fields.We are looking for 18–24 year olds in Elko County, Nevada who are interested in serving as in-school Mental Health Navigators (AmeriCorps/YMHC members) in Elko Countymiddle and high schools.Members receive Community Health Worker (CHW) I & II training, supervised fieldwork, and state certification at no cost.Members serve approximately 30 hours/week, receive a modest living allowance equivalent to approximately $21/hour and an Education Award up to $5176.50

Member Duties

• Lead groups of students in accordance with the provided curriculum, lesson plans, and training;
• lead and develop age and content-appropriate activities based on youth’s assessed and identified needs;
• provide a safe and respectful experience and space for youth;
• deliver and score provided assessments and quick checks;
• review, analyze, and set goals for students according to assessment and other data;
• assist in classroom as needed with interventions;
• communicate with school site staff, UWNNS staff, AmeriCorps Program Director;
• attend required training days and orientation sessions;
• participate in weekly professional development seminars that contribute toward Community Health Worker certifications;
• and professionally represent and be an ambassador for the United Pathways program, YMHC, AmeriCorps, and UWNNS.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Children/Youth
• Health
• Education

Skills

• General Skills
• Team Work
• Youth Development
• Social Services
• Computers/Technology
• Communications

United Pathways In-School Mental Health Navigator