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AmeriCorps Behavioral Health Services Program

This program will prepare public health and social work professionals and community leaders to respond to underserved community needs as it relates to substance use disorder and mental health issues during the ongoing pandemic and future crises. This will expand infrastructure in Philadelphia, so organizations can respond effectively to vulnerable Philadelphia residents during crises. AmeriCorps Member Responsibilities include: screen community members for behavioral health services, mental health and/or substance use; providing outreach to participants at treatment facilities, in the community, which includes recovery houses, homes and workplaces to support engagement in programs; helping patients connect with transportation resources and other supportive services, as necessary; identifying community linkages to support recovery efforts which includes job readiness, educational aspirations, housing, and family support. AmeriCorps members will also engage in monthly professional development sessions on topics such as health equity, food insecurity, housing needs, and motivational interviewing. To supplement their service, members will meet bi-weekly with AmeriCorps supervisors to debrief on their experiences at their placement site and discuss their personal goals, successes, and areas of improvement.

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Member Duties : • Screen community members for behavioral health services, mental health and/or substance use • Provide outreach to participants at treatment facilities, in the community, which includes recovery houses, homes and workplaces to support engagement in programs • Help patients connect with transportation resources and other supportive services, as necessary • Identify community linkages to support recovery efforts which includes job readiness, educational aspirations, housing, and family support

Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Homelessness , Health , Housing .

Skills :
Social Services , Counseling , First Aid , Disaster Services , Conflict Resolution , Medicine , Community Organization , Public Health .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
AmeriCorps Behavioral Health Services Program

Program Start/End Date
09/07/2022 - 07/31/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications
From 07/11/2022 To 01/31/2023

Contact	Christine Simon
1500 Market Street
Philadelphia PA 19102
2177312177

Listing ID	113523


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