Nami - Project Development Coordinator

NAMI - Project Development Coordinator

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Our mission is to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Our values are at the core of our mission and vision: hope, compassion, empowerment, inclusion, and fairness. NAMI is a national program served by local-level affiliates which address mental health issues specific to their communities. NAMI Southern Ohio serves five counties in southern and south central Ohio.

Poverty and its related effects, including hunger, are chief concerns among many of the clients we serve in our region. Resources for mental health and hunger relief are both scarce. Oftentimes we find our clients without food resources.

Even those who qualify for SNAP and food pantry support may not have it because of challenges with applications, transportation, and other barriers. We seek to build a sustainable infrastructure within the five counties served by NAMI Southern Ohio to provide anti-hunger and anti-poverty resources for those affected by mental illness and their families. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : As our VISTA, you will develop sustainable infrastructure for NAMI Signature programs designed for youth and families. In this role, you will provide education and expand the Access to Wellness program which seeks to reduce mental health hospitalizations for individuals with mental health diagnoses.

Each of these programs will include a focus on the relationship between poverty, nutrition, and mental health. You will create at least one signature program in each county from our five-county region and ensure the expansion of the Access to Wellness program. You will also revamp and grow our online presence through our website and social media accounts.

Finally, through fundraising, you will promote the ongoing sustainability of our most essential services. Become part of our team today! Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

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

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Hunger , Children/Youth , Education , Homelessness , Health , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry .

Skills :

General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Youth Development , Leadership , Public Health , Education , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Communications .