Client Support Specialist
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 organizations. Members will be trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Sources of Strength (SOS), and safeTALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, and SOS 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.
Member Duties
- Increase, expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by helping potential clients along in the intake process, while modeling recovery and coping skills needed for resiliency
- Provide information and support to clients
- Facilitate client satisfaction survey
- Maintain facility cleanliness including but not limited to laundry, bathrooms, shower room, sleeping dorms and common area
- Coordinate w/patients' treatment team, assist in developing a treatment plan, and promote mental health education if needed
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Successfully complete & pass 40 hr certification program
- Apply for temp 6-month certification until 200 hrs have been verified
- Knowledge of AmeriCorps Program by watching informational video (link below) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgdRkzLKlPM
Program Benefits
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Living Allowance
Terms
- Car recommended
- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Permits working at another job during off hours
Service Areas
- Public Health AmeriCorps
- Health
Skills
- General Skills
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
Work Schedule: Part Time
Education level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations: IDAHO
Languages: English
Accepting Applications From: 09/01/2026 To 10/15/2026
Contact: Heather Uhi, 921 S 8th Ave Pocatello ID 83209, 2082822946, gemstate@isu.edu