Youth Mental Health Navigator - AmeriCorps Role

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; 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

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