About the role
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 also coordinate ASIST Training 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.
Member Duties : Position will increase, and enhance public health services by helping clients with intake process, model mental health coping skills and resiliency strategies, listen for indicators client needs access to mental health resources and provide resources. ISU College of Social Work offers a BA degree, and a MSW degree. Students will complete a service term at a social work agency in Idaho while engaging in activities that meet nine social work core competencies and prepare students to intervene with and help individuals, families, and communities. Position duties: assist in case management of individuals who need mental, behavioral, social, or public health support; aid in resource gathering, and case management plans for clients; apply crisis intervention, and service planning to facilitate mental health and wellness support groups; hand out mental health and other applicable supportive resources; help with assessments and intakes of individuals in need of service.
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Health .
Skills :
Social Services .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Social Work Aide
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
IDAHO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 09/01/2026 To 10/15/2026
Contact
Heather Uhi
921 S 8th Ave
Pocatello ID 83209
208-282-2946
gemstate@isu.edu
https://www.isu.edu/irh/gem-state-public-health-americorps/
Listing ID
130733
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