CO Public Health Works _Youth Mental Health Worker

at  AmeriCorps

Community Health Workers (CHW) with a behavioral health emphasis are frontline public health connectors that have a close understanding of the community they serve. This trusting relationship enables members to serve as a liaison between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. CHW build individual and community capacity through activities like outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.
Member Duties : An average of three hours of training each week is required, provided primarily in a virtual environment, with some limited in-person training. Each host site will provide on-the-job training with appropriate mentoring and supervision for the CHW. The CHW will work towards achieving competency in the following areas: • Coordinating care, providing case management support, and assisting individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems • Cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems • Culturally appropriate health education and information • Coaching and social support • Promotion for individuals and communities • Building individual and community capacity • Implementing individual and community assessments • Establish a role of behavioral health to address community need and supporting youth mental health.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

SKILLS :

Counseling , Community Organization , Team Work , Public Health , Social Services , Youth Development , General Skills .

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