Job Details

Agency Program Support

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 safeTALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, SOS and 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.

Member Duties : Increasing, enhancing, and expanding the capacity of public health services offered through aiding in volunteer recruitment for various programs, obtaining certification as a Long-Term Care Ombudsman, engaging in friendly visits at long-term care facilities, facilitating friendly calls to combat social isolation among older adults, promote mental health awareness, distributing PRO Age Connections postcards and robotic pets, as well as participate in event planning across the seven counties in Southeast Idaho. Does not Duplicate, supplement or displace staff. Minimum Qualifications: Should possess self-motivation and a positive attitude, actively seek to engage with the senior community, find inspiration in experiences shared by older adults, display a genuine interest to support seniors. Have some knowledge of AmeriCorps by watching this short video:

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Health , Public Health AmeriCorps .

Skills :
General Skills .