Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) inspires, connects, and nurtures youth, families, and communities in south-central Colorado. The Educator Recruitment and Retention (ERR) program recruits community members interested in pursuing a career in education or behavioral health. ERR members serve as Behavioral Health Technicians in local schools, providing direct instructional support to students from pre-K through high school under the supervision of licensed professionals. Members participate in the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC), a collaborative initiative supporting youth mental health while providing on-ramps into behavioral health careers. Through this program, members earn a Behavioral Health Plus Certificate or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Level 1 Certificate via Front Range Community College. Service responsibilities include supporting classroom instruction tailored to individual student needs, assisting with individual education plans, conducting developmentally appropriate child assessments, implementing behavioral strategies, and participating in data collection. Members are expected to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families while upholding confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Members meet with their AAI Program Manager monthly and their site supervisor weekly. Professional development opportunities cover academic interventions, youth development, behavior management, restorative practices, CPR/First Aid, and career readiness. Benefits include a living allowance up to $28,560, a Segal Education Award of $5,176.50, a Behavioral Health certification, student loan forbearance, potential housing stipend, and access to AAI's outdoor gear library. A high school diploma and background checks are required. This is a 1,200-hour, full-time term running August 2026–July 2027.
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Member Duties : Members serve as Behavioral Health Technicians in rural Colorado schools, providing direct instructional support to students from pre-K through high school under the supervision of licensed professionals. Primary duties include supporting classroom instruction tailored to individual student needs, assisting teachers with individual education plans, conducting developmentally appropriate child assessments, implementing behavioral strategies, and participating in data collection. Members also participate in the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC), a national initiative focused on supporting youth mental health in schools and communities. Through YMHC, members earn a Behavioral Health Plus Certificate or Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Level 1 Certificate via Front Range Community College. Members meet weekly with their site supervisor and monthly with their AAI Program Manager and participate in regular professional development throughout the year.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , access to gear library .
Terms
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Education , Children/Youth .
Skills
Youth Development .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Alpine Achievers Initative- ERR
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations COLORADO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/15/2026 To 08/01/2027
To Apply
Phone 7192219480
E-mail recruiting@alpineachievers.org
Website www.alpineachievers.org
Contact Julia Makowski
404 13th St
Alamosa CO 81101
719-221-9480
recruiting@alpineachievers.org
www.alpineachievers.org
Listing ID 129274
