Community Engagement Specialist

Overview

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Through the Gem State Public Health program, members will conduct needs assessments regarding collaborations and partnerships, recruit potential partnerships, coordinate meetings, design training materials, and provide support to public health agencies. Members will be trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Sources of Strength (SOS), and safe

TALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, SOS and safe

TALK 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.

• Increase, expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by assisting in planning, organizing and engaging in The Village's Community Activities Program.
• Provide support during the intake process regarding educating and assisting youth sign up for the Community Activities Program.
• Mentor and assist youth at The Village’s pro-social and outreach activities, including educational support, service learning, Sources of Strength, and recreational programs.
• Assist with quantitative data analysis.
• Provide support in supervision and use mental health education in the Community Activities Program.

• High School Diploma
• Background Check Required
• Prefer college students studying Education, Social Work, Mental Health education or related field

• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program:
  Community Engagement Specialist
• Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Part Time
• Education level:
  High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18, Maximum 99
• Program Locations: IDAHO
• Languages:
  
  English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 09/01/2025 To 12/31/2025

• Heather Uhi
• 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello,
• Phone:
• Email: gemstate