WestCare Foundation, Inc, a national network of nonprofit, community based behavioral health affiliates is recruiting U.S. military veterans to fill 44 full -time position slots in its new AmeriCorps National Direct program (www.americorps.gov). Full-time AmeriCorps Members will provide 1700 hours of hands-on service over a 12-month period at a WestCare affiliate serving veterans and their families (onsite and in the community). Members will assist program staff to provide recovery support services, skill-building, screenings and assessments, etc. Member positions are available at WestCare program sites in Lake Havasu City and Kingman Arizona; Fresno, California; St. Petersburg, Miami and Upper Keys, Florida; Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Tumon, Guam (Pacific Islands); Cook County and Sheridan, Illinois; Pikeville and Irvine, Kentucky; Sauk Centre, Stearn County, Minnesota; Pahrump, Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada; Forest City, Iowa; Manson, North Carolina; Portland Oregon; Sneedville, Tennessee; Olympia, Washington; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Torrington and Cheyenne, Wyoming, and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.  AmeriCorps Members receive a stipend (semi-monthly), benefits (limited medical and dental) and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (upon completion of service). Experience and/or interest in the nonprofit field, behavioral health field or veterans' needs are required. Preference will be given to U.S. military veterans. All positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to pass background screenings and the ability to commit to 12 consecutive months of service. Individuals selected are required to travel to an expense-paid week of mandatory training at a location, and on a date to be provided later, probably in October.  AmeriCorps programs are open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens age 18 and older. Interested individuals can download the application on WestCare’s web page www.westcare.com  and fill out the attached AmeriCorps Application form; then send your completed Application via email to mshields@westcare.com or fax to 702.307.4036 .