Community Outreach and Training Specialist MH

Community Outreach and Training Specialist: MH

Reports to: Director of MH Community Based Services

Location: Basile Rowe

Full-Time: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

$21.63- $23.56 DOE

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive employee to work in conjunction with the Director of MH Community Based Services to develop and implement a MH trainings program for program staff and community members. Responsibilities include: participating in the development and provision of new professional training curriculum, developing and provision of training curriculum regarding Mental Health services, outreach and implementation of community and family trainings regarding MH topics, and maintaining training documentation following agency procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement orientation curriculum for new employees in MH services based on regulations, team and Associate Director request.

• Provide direct Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Family Support & Training services to assigned participants/families.

• Develop and provide short topic MH trainings for families and community groups such as schools, service providers, etc. Providing situational counseling, benefit, and entitlement counseling.

• Participate in Agency and community meetings, committees and task teams as identified by supervisor.

Education & Experience

Associates degree in human service field preferred. High school diploma/GED plus 1 year experience working with people with a developmental disability or mental health diagnosis required. One or more years of training presentation experience required. Position requires good verbal and written communication skills, and public speaking skills..

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic word processing and e-mail skills, required.

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.