What are the responsibilities and job description for the TMA Howard University: HU CARES position at AmeriCorps?
The HU CARES Mental Health Clinic’s mission is to create an inclusive, supportive environment offering personalized, evidence-based interventions to help clients overcome challenges and build resilience. The goal is to use the capacity-building grant to establish the necessary infrastructure, begin service delivery, and create sustainable systems to ensure the clinic’s long-term success in meeting the community’s mental health needs.
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will support the development and sustainability of the HU CARES Mental Health Clinic. Key responsibilities include: 1) Engaging local schools, community groups, and healthcare providers to promote the clinic, reduce stigma, and raise awareness; 2) Identifying funding sources, including donors and grants, to support clinic operations; 3) Assisting in the expansion of telehealth services for accessible mental health care; 4) Building partnerships with healthcare providers, insurers, and philanthropic organizations; and 5) Developing training programs and continuing education workshops to retain minority professionals, prevent burnout, and enhance service delivery for underserved populations.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Health , Community Outreach .
Skills
Communications , Community Organization , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
TMA Howard University: HU CARES
Program Start/End Date
07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington/Baltimore
Accepting Applications
From 04/30/2026 To 08/14/2026
Contact Mercedes E. Ebanks, PhD
2565 Georgia Avenue
Washington DC 20059
202-806-7340
Listing ID 126741
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here .
Member Duties : The VISTA member will support the development and sustainability of the HU CARES Mental Health Clinic. Key responsibilities include: 1) Engaging local schools, community groups, and healthcare providers to promote the clinic, reduce stigma, and raise awareness; 2) Identifying funding sources, including donors and grants, to support clinic operations; 3) Assisting in the expansion of telehealth services for accessible mental health care; 4) Building partnerships with healthcare providers, insurers, and philanthropic organizations; and 5) Developing training programs and continuing education workshops to retain minority professionals, prevent burnout, and enhance service delivery for underserved populations.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Health , Community Outreach .
Skills
Communications , Community Organization , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
TMA Howard University: HU CARES
Program Start/End Date
07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington/Baltimore
Accepting Applications
From 04/30/2026 To 08/14/2026
Contact Mercedes E. Ebanks, PhD
2565 Georgia Avenue
Washington DC 20059
202-806-7340
Listing ID 126741