Special Needs Aide

Languages

English

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/or safeTALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, SOS and/or 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.

The Special Needs Aide will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by supporting the overall well-being of students with impairments including, but not limited to diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD, health impairment, developmental delay, and autism. Position duties include: providing classroom health education; promoting Sources of Strength (SOS) student activities; helping with student emotional regulation skills; providing support in supervision and using mental health education in the Community Activities Program;

shadowing school counselor; helping in classroom observation and second steps activities; providing one on one help for students having a hard time with behavioral issues on any given day.

Education award upon successful completion of service.

Car recommended.

Public Safety , Health.

Education , Youth Development , General Skills.

Ameri Corps State / National

Special Needs Aide

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Part Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

IDAHO

English

From 08/15/2026 To 10/15/2026

Heather Uhi
921 S 8th Ave
Pocatello

gemstate
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