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Prevention Educator

Idaho State University
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Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps Prevention Educator Open Position

Position title and Site Location: Prevention Educator at Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health in Pocatello, ID

The Prevention Educator will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by supporting activities related to Living Works Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Living Works safeTALK training, and Sources of Strength (SOS) mental health promotion program

Position Duties:

  • Conduct marketing and outreach for ASIST, safeTALK, and Sources of Strength
  • Prepare class materials for ASIST, safeTALK, and Sources or Strength
  • Conduct data analysis and impact reporting
  • Distribute mental health resource information
  • Participate in community service activities
  • Develop partnerships within the community
  • Conduct needs assessments

Benefits:

  • Living allowance of up to $13,050.00 per year (12-10 month contract) paid bi-weekly
  • Education Award $3,697.50
  • Student Loan Forbearance
  • Student Loan Interest Forgiveness

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
  • Pass a Background Check
  • Complete 900 hours
  • Participate in required training and service events

About the Gem AmeriCorps Program:

The Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps program places students and community members with non-profits and public health organizations across the state in paid volunteer positions called AmeriCorps positions. These positions provide a living allowance, education award and professional experience in a public health setting focusing service on mental health, and suicide intervention and prevention. The opportunity is offered each year from September 1st to August 31st.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting a resume and three references to Aubree Fitzgerald. Include position title “Prevention Educator” on your resume and in your email subject line.

Questions or to learn more, contact the Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps program at 208-282-4436 or https://www.isu.edu/irh/gem-state-public-health-americorps/

Questions or to learn more about the Institute of Rural Health https://www.isu.edu/irh/ or contact Aubree Fitzgerald at aubreedenker@isu.edu

The Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps Program is administered by Idaho State University's Institute of Rural Health who is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This material is based upon work supported by AmeriCorps under 26ACDID0010001. Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, AmeriCorps.

This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of  race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.