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Working at Mental Health America of San Diego County is a great opportunity to be involved in work that impacts the community positively. With great benefits, a great work environment and culture, and professional opportunities, working at Mental Health America is a way to make a change in underserved communities throughout San Diego County.
Training Facilitator
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health First Aid – Training Facilitator
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Aflac Supplemental, Flexible Spending Account, CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. Paid time off, sick days, and paid holidays. Mileage Reimbursement.
SALARY RANGE: $46,000-$48,000, Non-exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: MHFA Program Manager
Work Schedule: MHASD operates on a 40-hour work week; typical schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, flexibility is required due to the nature of business. Schedule may be changed as needed to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Program Overview: Mental Health First Aid is a non-clinical, evidence-based program designed to educate general adult and youth members of the various communities within San Diego County including rural areas to recognize risk factors and signs of existing and/or emerging mental health issues. As a mental health advocacy organization, Mental Health America of San Diego (MHASD) is dedicated to the provision of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training courses throughout San Diego County and has been providing trainings to diverse community members since July 2008.
MHFA Training Facilitator - Responsibilities:
· MHFA Program Facilitator will work closely with Program Manager and Program Coordinator.
· The primary role of training facilitators is to teach the Mental Health First Aid 8-hour interactive courses with fidelity to the core program model and key messages.
· Teach MHFA Public Safety Courses.
· Training facilitators will ensure there are manuals for all their participants, prepare course materials, compile resources, and provide participant evaluations.
· Apply appropriate techniques for adult learners.
· Effectively provide mental health literacy education to adults, community members, business and agency staff that serve adult/youth population, serve as a liaison to partners.
· Outreach to the community and garner interest in the program.
· Collect and analyze data and other information as required by the contracting agency.
· Begin trainings on time in an orderly, organized fashion.
· Use effective motivation to help stimulate a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s).
Qualifications:
· Minimum of an AA degree in a related field.
· Must be able to attend and pass MHFA training and certification process for instructors that will be provided by MHASD and MHFA National. Must maintain certification as an Instructor for Adults and Adults Working with Youth.
· 2-3 years experience with conducting trainings.
· Strong customer service and problem solving skills.
· Computer skills including: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.
· Background check will be conducted.
· Must have current CA Driver License and current car insurance.
Mental Health America of San Diego County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with MHASDC is on an “At Will” basis. MHASDC Complies with all Federal, State, and Local Law.
Position Description – Building Healthy Families - Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
POSITION TITLE: Program Manager
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Aflac Supplemental, Flexible Spending Account, CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. Paid time off, sick days, and paid holidays. Mileage Reimbursement.
SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – 60,000 Annually – Non-exempt Position
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
Work Schedule: MHASD operates on a 40 hour work week; typical schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, flexibility is required due to the nature of business. Schedule may be changed as needed to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Program Overview: Building Healthy Families/FURS is a program designed to address family emergencies for youth in Foster Care or out of home care. This Family Urgent Response system is designed to address emergencies, stabilize family functioning and strengthen positive parent-child engagement and improve social and economic outcomes for families. Additionally, the program is designed to identify needed resources and supports. The program has a special emphasis in methods and practices to reach to families of color to improve family functioning. Mental Health America of San Diego (MHASD) is dedicated to providing services which strengthen families and improve parent child relationships.
Building Healthy Families/FURS - Program Manager Responsibilities:
• The FURS Program Manager must have experience in social work and/or community services.
• Must provide leadership, total oversight and coordination of day-to-day activities, tracking and reporting required outcomes, as per contractor’s requirements, with program objectives and milestones.
• Supervise and schedule FURS Program staff and contractors/consultants.
• Lead a community workgroup which advises program operations.
• Build and direct a 24 hour/7 day week, family urgent response system.
• Develop service delivery activities and staff activities.
• Prepare reports and other required documentation.
• Organize and participate in operational meetings.
• Ensure a comprehensive evaluation plan to disseminate learnings and best practices.
• Ensure trainings are available countywide.
• Oversee presentation, outreach, and marketing of program.
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Services, Social Work, Counseling, or Human Services preferred. • Two years of experience coordinating/managing community programs with at-risk communities.
• Experience in preparing and developing reports.
• Organizational and orderliness skills.
• Able to do public speaking and presentations in the community.
• Detail oriented and compliance with required documentation.
• Respond to inquires related to the FURS Program in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner.
• Computer literate: Microsoft office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Background check will be conducted
• Must have current CA Diver License and current car insurance. Mental Health America of San Diego County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with MHASDC is on an “At Will” basis. MHASDC Complies with all Federal. State, and Local Law.