Mental Health Outreach Specialist

2 weeks ago


Houston, United States AmeriCorps Full time

Following robust training that includes Mental Health First Aid Certification for both youth and adults from an accredited institution-along with care for veterans and seniors, suicide watch and special mental health needs for other vulnerable populations-MEMBERS serving as Mental Health Outreach Specialists (MHOS raise awareness, reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and seeking treatment, and equip individuals with the necessary tools to recognize and address stressors. Current Members say,"this experience has transformed my own life," and "working with these individuals each day fulfills me in ways I could never have imagined."

**Member Duties**: DUTIES -The mental health outreach specialist works to promote and protect mental health in the community through education about resources and programs that promote mental wellbeing. -Create safe space for open community or one-on-one
- dialogs about mental health to take place -Educate the community about warning signs and symptoms of mental illness -Facilitate mental health awareness community events -Create mental health awareness material -Compile mental health resource lists for community -Share strategies and tools for addressing mental health stressors
- **Program Benefits**: Robust Training in variety of fields, Training, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living Allowance.
- **Terms**:
Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours, Uniforms provided and required.
- **Service Areas**:
Health, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Elder Care.
- **Skills**:
Passion for serving others, General Skills, Team Work.
- **SUMMARY**

**Program Type**:

- AmeriCorps State / National
- **Program**
- Mental Health Outreach Specialist
- **Program Start/End Date**
- 09/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
- **Work Schedule**
- Part Time
- **Education level**
- Some college
- **Age Requirement**
- Minimum: 21 Maximum: 99
- **Program Locations**
- TEXAS Houston/Galveston
- **Languages**
- All languages are welcome
- English
- **Accepting Applications**
- From 05/15/2023 To 02/28/2025
- **Contact**
- Carole Juarez
- 100 W Oaks Mall
- Houston TX 77082
- 832-967-7300
- **Listing ID**
- 119669



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