Youth Mentor

AmeriCorps; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award

Job summary

AmeriCorps in Idaho is seeking a Youth Mentor to support Gem State Public Health initiatives. You will conduct needs assessments, recruit partnerships, and coordinate trainings to expand suicide prevention resources at the community level.

You will engage youth with mental health focused activities, support learning during school hours or after school, and help connect youth to local wellness resources like 988 and Teen Hope programs. Training in ASIST/SOS may be provided.

Qualifications

• Counseling and guidance experience.
• Ability to engage youth and families.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide youth enrichment and mental health classes.
• Tutor and supervise after-school or hybrid learning.
• Coordinate community trainings and connect youth to resources.

Skills

Counseling

Education

General Skills

Youth Development

Leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Program

Youth Mentor

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.

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Member Duties

The Youth Mentor will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by aiding and achieving several public health related program goals including decreased drug and alcohol problems, better mental health, stronger academic achievement, increased graduation rates, and increased college and career readiness. Responsibilities include providing youth enrichment and mental health centered classes; tutor and supervise learning after school or during school hours with hybrid learning; increase mental health awareness and education; accompany high-risk youth on service projects in the community; chaperone SAFE camp and sober weekend activities for local youth; provide Youth mentorship and connect youth with mental wellness community resources like 988, and Teen Hope programs.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms

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

Service Areas

• Public Health AmeriCorps
• Health

Skills

• Counseling
• Education
• General Skills
• Youth Development
• Leadership

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Youth Mentor

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 08/17/2026 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/