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Youth Mentor
 
 
 
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.
 
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Member Duties : Responsibilities include increasing, expanding and enhancing the capacity of existing programs and services offered by aiding in achieving several public health related program goals, providing enrichment and Sources of Strength classes, tutoring, and supervising learning after school, or during school hours with hybrid learning, increasing mental health awareness and education; accompanying high-risk youth on service projects in the community; chaperoning safe camp; sober weekend activities for local youth. Providing youth mentorship and connecting youth with mental wellness community resources, like 988, and Teen Hope programs, that will lead to lower drug and alcohol problems, better mental health, stronger academic achievement, graduation rates, and college; career readiness. Will avoid prohibited activities. Will not supplement, duplicate, or displace staff.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Public Health AmeriCorps . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Counseling ,  General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Youth Mentor
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 
Contact Heather Uhi
921 S 8th Ave
Pocatello   ID   83209
2082822946
gemstate@isu.edu
Listing ID 127502

       

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