Outreach Education Support

Outreach Education 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 : Increase, expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services offered by assisting in creating awareness of services provided to the community through organizing and engaging in presentations. Helping implement "Healthy Relationship" curriculum throughout surrounding areas. Aiding in hospital response providing client services to survivors of violence while using mental health education. Assist in organizing and implementing events including activities throughout February for "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month", including posting and boosting social media platforms. Helping increase awareness of Safe Passage services on North Idaho College campus. Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must be comfortable serving vulnerable populations, BA degree or in degree related program in social science, public health, or social work-related field.

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

Terms :

Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Public Health AmeriCorps, Health .

Skills :

Public Health, Social Services .