Community Outreach & Board Development Specialist

Company: Americorps
Location: Kent
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Community Outreach & Board Development Specialist

The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County is responsible for the planning, funding, and monitoring of public mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services delivered to the residents of Portage County. The Board contracts with provider agencies to deliver services that assist clients on the road to recovery. The Board also provides education, prevention, treatment, and recovery services (mental health and addiction) information throughout the County; works with other local, state, and federal organizations to increase awareness, education and advocate for policies that support mental health and addiction recovery. Our AmeriCorps VISTA member will be able to participate in multiple, no-cost, training opportunities throughout the service year. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA member will: promote promising prevention, treatment, and recovery support approaches; create awareness materials about mental health and addiction; develop digital and social media content; assist with county-wide community coalitions; review Board policies and procedures; and research grant opportunities.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education , Health .

Skills :

General Skills , Social Media & Non Profit Exp. , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Computers/Technology , Communications .

Keywords: Americorps, Cleveland , Community Outreach & Board Development Specialist, Other , Kent, Ohio