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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides assistance and support for education, health and human needs, the environment and/or public safety as part of the National AmeriCorps volunteer program. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

• We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.
• We embrace that it is everyone's job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.
• We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.
• We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.
• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.

• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

   

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CORPS: The Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC) was created via a public-private collaboration with a robust set of partners. The Corps will address the growing needs of young people while creating career pathways to address the national shortage of mental-health professionals. YMHC Fellows are a select sub-set of AmeriCorps members serving through one of several Michigan's AmeriCorps programs engaged in Youth Mental Health Corps activities. Corps members serving as Youth Mental Health Corps Fellows will be trained as navigators serving young people in schools and community organizations.

YMHC Fellows will gain valuable on-the-job experience and earn credentials to advance their career via 4-H HealthCorps' School-/Community Based Organization Pathway. 4-H HealthCorps YMHC Fellows will serve youth as a part of in school programs, out-of-school programs, and community-based organizations (CBOs).

YMHC Fellows will receive intensive professional development and training on topics pertinent to this career path. In addition to robust training and development, YMHC Fellows will be provided access to certification opportunities that align with the skillset and abilities necessary for a successful career in schools and a variety of other community-based organizations. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to the YMHC training and professional development opportunities, fellows will be responsible for delivering special interest (SPIN) club programming to area schools and/or community partners within the county. These tasks will include: - Plan and organize 4-H SPIN (special interest) clubs with volunteers that focus on mental, emotional, and physical health topics and ut