Instructor's Assistant at Clackamas County Jail (age 21+) Referral

Are you interested in playing a key role in supporting, educating, and advocating for individuals affected by mental health?
Would you like to inspire hope and educate adults in custody about mental health issues?
Do you have experience working with a diverse group of adults?
If so, consider becoming a volunteer Instructor's Assistant for adults in custody at the Clackamas County Jail.
The volunteer assistant will assist the instructor at 90-minute mental health and wellness classes for adults in custody in the Clackamas County Jail. The classes are held three days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3:00pm -- 4:30pm. The volunteer will assist 2 - 3 days one (1) OR two (2) weeks each month.
The class provides participants with opportunities to gain personal insight, includes a fluid set of topics, such as communication, self-management, relationships, and offers skill building tools. Information is delivered about NAMI offerings, community resources and the Transition Center (an all-in-one center in near proximity to the jail that offers services to individuals leaving the jail). The NAMI Wellness classes are presented inside of the Clackamas County Jail in a locked classroom in the secure area of the jail.
This opportunity requires excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Class participants include 10 adults in custody with a diverse variety of strengths, challenges, and learning abilities. These classes are intended to inspire hope and educate these adults in custody about mental health issues, increase awareness, provide personal insight, and discuss ways to self-evaluate.
Responsibilities include:
·Participate in jail classes 2-3 days/week understanding the schedule can be flexible
·Function as support to the program
·Partner with instructor to provide inf