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AmeriCorps

26-27 AmeriCorps Y.O.U.th Serve Member - Mental Health

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$34,786 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

26-27 AmeriCorps Y.O.U.th Serve Member - Mental Health AmeriCorps - 4.3 Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Some college Conflict resolution in education Tutoring Public speaking English Working with individuals with mental health conditions Social Work Social-emotional development (child development components) Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs Working with youth Entry level Full Job Description We are now accepting applications for the Y.O.U. AmeriCorps Mental Health Lead for our 2026-2027 program year. AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It's a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Whether your service makes a community safer, gives a child a second chance, or helps protect the environment, you'll be getting things done through AmeriCorps!
Member Duties :
The AmeriCorps Mental Health Lead serves as a vital bridge between Y.O.U.'s clinical expertise and its daily afterschool enrichment. This role is designed for a Bachelor's-level professional seeking to gain high-level experience in social work, community mental health, and program administration. You will support the integration of that social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health support seamlessly integrated into the Out-of-School Time (OST) environment.
Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Health , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , Conflict Resolution , Youth Development , Leadership , Counseling , Social Services , Education , Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications .
SUMMARY Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National Program 26-27 AmeriCorps Y.O.U.th Serve Member - Mental Health Program Start/End Date 09/01/2026 - 08/20/2027 Work Schedule Part Time Education level Some college
Age Requirement Minimum:
20
Maximum:
None Program Locations
ILLINOIS
Chicago Languages English Accepting Applications From 08/25/2026 To 05/15/2027 Contact Regina Stevenson 1911 Church St Evanston
IL 60201 8478661200
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4208047 Listing ID 130663