United Pathways In-School Mental Health Navigator

AmeriCorps; Reno (NV); 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

AmeriCorps United Pathways seeks in-school Mental Health Navigators for Elko County middle and high schools. Volunteers will receive CHW training, supervised fieldwork, and state certification at no cost; service requires about 30 hours per week and includes a modest living allowance and an Education Award upon completion.

Positions run from 09/14/2026 to 07/02/2027 in Nevada, with part-time schedules and opportunities to gain hands-on experience in community health, behavioral health, and human

Qualifications

• Must be 18–24 years old at start of service.
• Nevada resident of Elko County preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of students using provided curriculum and training.
• Develop age-appropriate activities based on identified needs.
• Provide a safe, respectful environment for youth.
• Deliver and score assessments and quick checks.
• Review data to set goals for students.
• Assist in classroom interventions as needed.

Skills

General Skills

Team Work

Youth Development

Social Services

Computers/Technology

Communications

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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 human services 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 County middle 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.

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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

Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

United Pathways In-School Mental Health Navigator

Program Start/End Date

09/14/2026 - 07/02/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 24

Program Locations

NEVADA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/31/2026 To 08/31/2027

Contact

Funmi Sheddy
4001 S Virginia St
Reno NV 89502
775-502-8631
[e-mail]