TMHH Mentor

Job Description

About Company

HealthCorps is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth, both mentally and physically. Sourced from a job board, the organization’s core mission is to address health challenges within communities through innovative and engaging programs for teens. These programs focus on education, leadership, and service learning, empowering young people to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. HealthCorps operates on the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges.

HealthCorps emphasizes creating an inclusive workplace where learning from each other and communities is central to their values. They welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, aiming to foster a sense of belonging for everyone. HealthCorps, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in compliance with all state and federal law requirements. They also reserve the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all potential mentors, with offers contingent upon clearance.

Job Description

This role is for a TMHH Mentor (Teens Make Health Happen Mentor) with HealthCorps, based in the greater Central/Southern Arizona area.

Role Summary:
The TMHH Mentor is a creative, friendly, and self-starting individual responsible for implementing the innovative wellness club, “Teens Make Health Happen” (TMHH), in 2-3 middle or high schools. Serving as a near-peer mentor, this role empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. The mentor acts as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness and creating leadership opportunities for teens at their assigned sites throughout the academic year. This includes gaining hands-on experience leading the health and wellness club and supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges, and community improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• Develop Strong Relationships: Collaborate effectively with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure successful delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across 2 school sites. Engage with a Regional Program Manager and other area mentors, participating in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by the organization at no expense.
• Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress: Research specific health inequities faced by the schools served. Measure impact by completing needs assessments, and consistently report and track work throughout the mentorship period.
• Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs: Plan and implement the HealthCorps’ program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours per week throughout the academic year. This requires being at assigned school sites/campuses for 3-4 hours each week for instructional purposes. While full-year placements are prioritized, opportunities for single-semester commitments, as well as 1 or 3 club site placements, may be available for different commitment levels.
• Share and Make Aware: Host monthly “Café O Yea” demonstrations at each site and provide support for regional events. Contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (such as Instagram and TikTok) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos that showcase students’ achievements.
• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission: Prioritize health and wellness daily. Work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff at respective sites, aiming to leave a lasting, positive impact on the community.
• Represent HealthCorps in Central/Southern Arizona: Serve as an embodiment and extension of HealthCorps and its values, both within and outside the assigned sites. Act as an asset in outreach efforts, connecting teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in, or demonstrating interest in, public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work, or other related fields.
• In good academic standing with your university.
• A commitment of 8+ hours each week to the mentorship for the entire academic year.
• A strong self-expectation and desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in the community, and as a speaker who is comfortable learning and presenting on health-related topics to a teen audience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within the Central/Southern Arizona area.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits (What You’ll Gain):

• College Credit: HealthCorps will collaborate with you and your university to facilitate college credit, course credit, or practicum hours, depending on your university’s specific requirements and guidelines.
• Professional Development: Receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout the program. Gain direct experience in public health and the education system, with opportunities to network with community leaders in the field.
• Stipend: A stipend will be provided based on the number of sites served, distributed in monthly installments. This stipend is intended to help alleviate potential costs incurred from participating in the program, such as bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, and meals while serving.