Team Up - Youth Mental Health Corps Member

Team Up - Youth Mental Health Corps Member

Team Up Ameri Corps places members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. Through collaborative service, Team Up Ameri Corps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand the effectiveness of Southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive. Each Team Up Ameri Corps member serves directly at a non‑profit, school, or government agency called their Host Site. Members serving at different Host Sites are all part of the Team Up Ameri Corps member cohort;

the cohort meets periodically to connect, learn, and build community together. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills and interests, as well as their desired location of service. All positions require a motivated individual that is committed to improving the well-being of community members in beautiful Southwest Colorado. Position focus areas include, but are not limited to, youth development, restorative justice, immigrant resource navigation, economic mobility, housing security, social emotional learning, and early childhood education.

Team Up values the diversity of our community. In principle and in practice the diverse nature of our board, staff, and volunteers is recognized as one of our best assets. We respect each individual’s unique gifts and prohibit unfair or discriminatory practices against anyone because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected category.

Members must be enrolled in or entering graduate-level studies in Social Work or Counseling (MSW or LPC candidates). They will support Rainbow Youth Center attendees through individual therapy, youth programming (clubs, field trips, events), case management, and crisis advocacy. Duties include facilitating Crime Victim Services Programs, serving on a multidisciplinary crisis team, completing graduate-level internship requirements, data tracking, mandatory reporting compliance, trauma-informed practice, and participation in Team Up regional trainings and Days of Service.

Ideal candidates are self‑motivated, culturally aware, compassionate, and committed to serving the LGBTQ+ youth community.

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training
• Health Coverage
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance

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

• Hunger
• Health
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Disaster Relief

• Communications
• Social Services
• Leadership
• Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• Youth Development
• Team Work
• General Skills