AmeriCorps Crisis Counselor at The Nord Center

Exciting Mental Health Opportunity to Make a Difference with AmeriCorps and AMAZING Benefits!

Embark on a transformative journey with the National Mental Health Corps as an AmeriCorps Member, contributing to a nationwide initiative to revolutionize mental health support. This is not a job—but a national service opportunity— and a chance to be part of a community-driven approach to addressing the mental health crisis across the nation!

Position Overview: As an AmeriCorps Member in the National Mental Health Corps, you will play a pivotal role in providing vital support to local crisis call centers as they adapt to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's transition to the 3-digit number 988. Your mission is to respond to calls from individuals in crisis, ensuring they receive the support they need.

Location: Immerse yourself in the dynamic environment of The Nord Center in Lorain, OH, and become a crucial part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive change.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in specialized suicide prevention and crisis intervention training
• Answer calls, texts, and chats from individuals in crisis
• Build capacity by recruiting and training volunteers for the crisis call center
• Outreach to the local community to raise awareness about the 988 initiative
• Utilize marketing strategies, including press releases and social media, to promote the program
• Foster relationships with community mental health agencies to enhance resources
• Contribute to the evaluation process, building evidence around the impact of services provided
• Respect privacy while participating in national calls held by Health360
• Assist with ongoing mental health community initiatives and regional events at the host site

Experience Preferred:

• Personal or professional knowledge of mental health topics
• Understanding of mental health issues and available resources
• Knowledge about mental health resources at both the community and state levels
• Positive attitude towards individuals with mental illnesses
• Enthusiasm for reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and addiction disorders
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Crisis work experience preferred but not required

Details and Benefits:

• 10-month service commitment with flexible dates determined by the host site supervisor
• Receive certification in an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention
• Full-time AmeriCorps position with 1700 service hours (40 hours per week)
• Part-time position available (21 hours/week)
• Generous stipend of $23,000 paid biweekly (22 checks)
• Education Award of $7,395 upon completion of the service commitment
• Childcare assistance available
• Member assistance program
• Build your resume and gain a wide range of hands-on skills, experience, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health
• Exclusive networking and job opportunities available to AmeriCorps members after their service term

Join us on this exhilarating mission to make a lasting impact on mental health and be part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in communities nationwide!

How to Apply:

For your application to be reviewed, you must fill out an application via our salesforce application found via this link:

https://health360inc.my.site.com/s/americorps-guest-application.

The organization you are applying to is the Nord Center.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lorain, OH 44052 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23,000