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Statewide Trainer & Community Organizer (NY)
Peer Specialist - Permanent Supportive Housing (VA)
Criminal Justice/Mental Health Mentors Needed (DC)
Administrative Assistant, the Transformation Center (MA)
Public Health Advisor for Consumer Affairs (MD)
Program Manager - US International Council on Disabilities (USICD) (DC)
Program Assistant - US International Council on Disabilities (USICD) (DC)
Executive Director AD - Ohio Empowerment Coalition (OH)
2 Job Openings at Arlington Recovery Empowerment Center (VA)
Director of the Office of Technical Assistance (VA)
Youth Involvement Associate, National Federation of Families (MD)
Project Manager - Justice Policy Institute (Washington DC)
Program Associate, Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (MD)
Statewide Consumer Network Coordinator (VA)
Project Coordinator/Trainer – Mental Health (MA)
Clinical Technical Assistance Specialist (MA)
Associate Director - YOUTH POWER! of Families Together (NY)
Certified Peer Specialist - Part Time - Peer Support and Wellness Center (GA)


Statewide Trainer & Community Organizer (NY)

Posted 1/21/2010

Full Time Position
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Based in Albany, NY

The Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. (MHEP) is a not-for-profit agency organized in 1988 to develop and strengthen self help and mutual support activities throughout New York State. MHEP is generally focused on offering skill building activities and education related to self help, mutual support and recovery; organizing people to create desired change in their own lives and in their communities; creating and delivering workshops and skill building seminars that help individuals find and connect with their personal power and the power of self help. At this time, MHEP has a job opening for a statewide trainer/community organizer. This person will be responsible for:

  1. Training and mentoring people who use mental health services to have an impact on policy development, planning and implementation of new initiatives within the mental health system;
  2. Engaging in community organizing efforts that will cultivate and support meaningful and substantial forms of personal growth and community connectedness;
  3. Cultivating, supporting and role modeling meaningful and substantial forms of systems advocacy;
  4. Facilitating skill building activities around the state that assist people to find and connect with their personal power and the power of self help.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated experience as a seasoned trainer, public speaker and curriculum developer. This individual will also have event planning experience and knowledge related to the general principles of community organizing. Additional requirements of this position include computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, a clean, valid NYS drivers’ license, and a personal vehicle. Since MHEP highly values the benefits of peer support and self help, our ideal candidate will also be a person who has been given a psychiatric label and has personal experience with the mental health system.

To Apply

MHEP is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit and hire qualified people who may have disabilities and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or sexual orientation.

To express interest in this position, please email, fax or send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Pam Maxim, Administrative Director
MHEP
116 Everett Road
Albany, NY 12205

Fax #: 518/434-3823 - Email: mhepinc@aol.com

Resumes received without cover letters will not be reviewed, no phone calls, please. Resumes must be received by February 8, 2010

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Peer Specialist - Permanent Supportive Housing (VA)

Posted 1/12/2010

Full Time Peer Specialist Opening in South Hampton Roads - Richmond, Virginia.  As part of the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) support services team, the Peer Specialist provides peer counseling; serves as a consumer advocate; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; promotes recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health conditions; promotes employment, education, health, and community integration; and serves as a role model for personal recovery. The PSH services team assists formerly homeless individuals, including individuals with substance abuse disorders, mental health conditions, and HIV/AIDS to maintain housing and achieve their personal goals. Services are provided in permanent supportive housing sites that are owned and operated by VSH.

Qualifications: Ability to provide peer counseling from the perspective of a person who has received mental health services is required. Associates degree in human services and at least one year of experience providing mental health services is preferred. Must be eligible to become a Qualified Paraprofessional in Mental Health as defined by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (VBHDS). Click here for a full description of these requirements. Good communication skills. Must have a valid Virginia driver's license and the ability to meet VSH's driving requirements. EOE

Compensation: $25,000 - 35,000 commensurate with experience. Full benefits.

Closing Date: South Hampton Roads FT Peer Specialist position will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Applicants for the full-time peer specialist position in South Hampton Roads should email a resume and cover letter to: shrjobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org or fax to (757) 961 - 4689. Attn: Peer Specialist.

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Criminal Justice/Mental Health Mentors Needed (DC)

Posted 12/19/2009

WINTER TRAINING DEADLINE
JANUARY 8, 2010 5PM

University Legal Services’ DC Jail Advocacy Project is collaborating with NAMI DC’s B.R.I.D.G.E.S program to launch a mentorship program that will match incarcerated men and women who have mental illness with mentors in the community. We are looking for mentors who are well-established in the community and want to share their own success in mental health recovery with a mentee who is transitioning out of jail. All mentors must be able to participate in a 3 day mandatory training and commit to volunteering their time advising and guiding one mentee for at least one year. Mentors will be paid stipends and all travel expenses for their work facilitating support groups inside the DC Jail.

Follow this link: CJMH Initiative Description to learn about the criteria for mentors and more details about mentorship responsibilities.

We will review applications on a rolling basis, but the deadline for our first training is January 8, 2010. We encourage early applications, spots may fill quickly? To apply, download the application here Mentorship Application, or request a copy from Angela Agnew at the address below. Please send a completed application, resume, and list of 3 references to:

Angela Agnew
University Legal Services DC Jail Advocacy Project
220 I Street NE, Suite 130, Wash. DC 20002
Ph. 202-547-0198
Fax: 202-547-2662
aagnew@uls-dc.org 

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Administrative Assistant, the Transformation Center (MA)

Posted 12/19/2009

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant is a Part-Time position responsible for assisting the Administrative Coordinator, with administrative tasks and office functions.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English is Essential.
  • Provide assistance to the Administrative Coordinator, Executive Director, Director of Operations and Project Coordinators.
  • Draft business correspondence.
  • Prepare minutes, agendas, and other business documents.
  • Answer phones, transfer calls, provide support to callers seeking assistance and/or coaching and resources.
  • Prepare informational portfolios and training binders.
  • Arrange for conference space and transportation.
  • Help maintain orderly office space and ensure that supplies are available.
  • Other tasks may be assigned by the Administrative Coordinator.

Qualifications - Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

For more information, please visit www.transformation-center.org/employment/jobs/admin.shtml

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Ann Stillman
Transformation Center,
98 Magazine Street, Roxbury MA; 02119

Or by email to anns@transformation-center.org

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Public Health Advisor for Consumer Affairs (Rockville MD)

Posted 12/16/2008

JOB SUMMARY: As a Public Health Analyst in the Associate Director for Consumer Affairs component of the Office of the Director (OD), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), you will develop, implement, and monitor the consumer and family information, education, dissemination, and outreach efforts of CMHS.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if needed.

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens

OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 to Wednesday, December 23, 2009

FOR MORE INFO AND HOW TO APPLY: See www.usajob.gov; keyword search: AN301553; individuals with psychiatric disabilities are encouraged to apply, for more information, see: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional

DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Rockville, MD

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
  • Must have relevant experience and/or education (see Qualifications tab).
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered with Selective Service.
  • May have to serve a one-year probationary period.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Provide expert advice and guidance on consumer involvement issues.
  • Develop and/or participate in qualitative and quantitative analysis of consumer relations policies and activities, evaluation criteria, and surveys.
  • Develop and coordinate the Center's overall outreach efforts.
  • Develop and prepare contracts and task orders.
  • Serve as a Project Officer
  • Prepare a broad range of written materials on mental health issues.

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Program Manager - US International Council on Disabilities (USICD) (DC)

The United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD) is looking for a full-time Program Manager in the Washington, DC area. [More info...]

Program Assistant - US International Council on Disabilities (USICD) (DC)

The United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD) is looking for a part-time Program Assistant in the Washington, DC area. [More info...]

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Executive Director AD - Ohio Empowerment Coalition (OH)

Experience as Chief Executive Officer or equivalent in providing effective, progressive management in nonprofit environments. Proven ability to manage and direct all activities of the Ohio Empowerment Coalition. Previous personal experience in the mental health system preferred.

Candidate must be a voice for Ohioans labeled with a mental illness. Be willing to work with affiliates and consumer operated services in all 88 counties. Promote and demonstrate recovery, resiliency and advocacy. Develop a shared vision for a statewide consumer advocacy organization. Bilingual is a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and qualifications.
Full time position based in Columbus.

Resumes may be submitted to oec@themainplace.org. Applications accepted 10/25/09 – 11/09/09. Due to technical error this is a duplicate ad and anyone who previously submitted an application should do so again. EOE

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2 Job Openings at Arlington Recovery Empowerment Center (VA)

Co-Coordinator

The Arlington Recovery and Empowerment Center (AREC), a nonprofit corporation run by people with the lived experience of mental health recovery, seeks a Co-Coordinator for its Center in Arlington, Va. As a member of a two-person team, the Co-Coordinator will share responsibilities for the overall management and day-to-day operation of the Center.

The Co-Coordinator will do the following:

  • Prepare and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures, fund raising activities in accordance with the wishes of the Board of Directors.
  • Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operation of all programs and services and develop new program initiatives.
  • Provide peer-to-peer support for people on the journey of recovery.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies and groups and coordinate with them to ensure innovative ways to support people on their recovery journey that meets their individual needs.
    o Be aware of all resources within the Center including equipment, materials, and processes.
  • Perform administrative functions, monitor expenditures and operate within budgetary constraints.

Total number of work hours per week is 12-20 at $17-$20 per hour, depending on qualifications and whether the applicant wants to also assume bookkeeping responsibilities. See Bookkeeper job description (below).

Bookkeeper

AREC seeks a bookkeeper to conduct basic accounting by tracking expenditures and entering them in a QuickBooks computer program. The position entails working 4-8 hours a week at $15-$17 per hour.

The bookkeeper will do the following:

  • Collect receipts for all AREC expenditures.
  • File receipts by category in a notebook.
  • Enter the amount of each AREC expenditure in a QuickBooks program. (Instruction will be provided.)
  • Reconcile AREC’s checking account on a monthly basis.
  • Periodically print out a Balance Sheet and a Profit and Loss Statement from QuickBooks.
  • Work with AREC’s professional accountant, as necessary.

If applicant is unfamiliar with basic accounting or with QuickBooks, training will be provided.

The Arlington Recovery and Empowerment Center’s mission is to promote wellness, personal growth and self-esteem through self help, peer support, and community involvement. The Center is built on the philosophy that each individual is in charge of his or her own life.

People with the lived experience of mental health recovery are encouraged to apply. AREC is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send resume and a cover letter by Oct. 30, 2009 to Lspiro@arlingtonva.us giving your qualifications and clearly state which position you are interested in or if you are applying for both the Co-Coordinator and the Bookkeeper positions.

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Director of the Office of Technical Assistance - The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (VA))

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the primary national association that advocates for the collective interests of state mental health authorities in the 55 states, territories and the District of Columbia is seeking a Director of the Office of Technical Assistance. The Director is responsible for the overall planning, implementation and oversight of the association’s technical assistance activities. The Director is also responsible for working in partnership with other senior managers in the areas of policy/government relations; research and data; and programs and services. In addition, the Director advises the Executive Director on the identified needs of State Mental Health Agencies for a wide variety of technical assistance products and services and develops appropriate response to these needs. The Director also works closely with NASMHPD’s federal partners and other mental health stakeholders in order to stay current on emerging issues and best and promising practices.

The Director develops, implements, and monitors an annual plan and budget for multiple technical assistance projects and contracts within NASMHPD’s Office of Technical Assistance, including the National Technical Assistance Center for State Mental Health Planning (NTAC) funded by the federal Center for Mental Health Services. The Director supervises technical assistance staff, facilitates meetings and teleconference calls, and provides general oversight of all technical assistance products and services generated by the Office of Technical Assistance. The Director maintains appropriate liaison with external officials, agencies, and consultants to ensure that the association is both well-informed and proactive regarding identification of trends and issues that contribute to the development of technical assistance needs; resources that are available to meet those needs; and the latest technical assistance tools and technologies designed to result in the desired outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS. The qualified applicant will possess a Master’s degree in a related field and at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in developing and implementing technical assistance products and service at the local, state and/or national level. Senior-level management experience in a state mental health or related agency is desired, along with knowledge of current, historical and future policies, issues and trends that impact on the delivery of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services nationwide. Knowledge of effective existing and emerging technical assistance technologies and resources helpful (e.g., long-distance learning, virtual learning communities). Experience and expertise with grant development, fiscal management and contract oversight is required.

Exceptional organizational, writing and editing skills and ability to manage a wide variety of projects and tasks within deadlines while working within association and government policy and fiscal constraints to bring about desired outcomes is required. Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, political insights, and commitment to working as part of a senior management team essential. Strong public speaking skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with multiple stakeholders and build consensus is also required. State experience in the public mental health system a plus.

TRAVEL. Travel is required to attend national meetings and to participate in on-site technical assistance activities and events.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NASMHPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and persons with experience of mental health services are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest indicating salary requirements and/or salary history and a resume to:

Kathy M. Parker, Human Resources Director
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: kathy.parker@nasmhpd.org 
Fax:
(703) 548-9517
www.nasmhpd.org

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Youth Involvement Associate, National Federation of Families (MD)

Position Title: Youth Involvement Associate
Status: Exempt, Full Time
Location: Rockville, Maryland

Positive Objective

The National Federation of Families is a national family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life. The position of Youth Involvement Associate requires the candidate to apply his/her personal passion for youth advocacy and involvement, an intimate knowledge of issues historically facing youth, and systems change experience to support the leadership and the mission of the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health and its Youth Involvement Education and Promotion activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with Executive Director to create a youth-focused policy agenda.
  • Represents the youth movement in public forums internally and externally as an advocate.
  • Conduct media scans for news events that impact the youth consumers.
  • Represent the National Federation in national youth-related policy venues.
  • Interface with leadership of national advocacy organizations and other policy partners.
  • Work with National Federation youth members as well as youth-at-large to help them become better spokespeople with policy makers and the media.
  • Create policy briefs for website and newsletter related to youth-focused initiatives.
  • Provide support to the Policy Day and National Mental Health Awareness Week/Day.
  • Conduct literature searches utilizing library, computer, and other sources for staff, affiliates, or non-affiliate inquiry and is an on-call National Federation youth-focused representative. Assist National Federation youth members with setting up meetings with Members of Congress or state legislatures, submitting opinion editorials, and appearing at media
    events/press conferences.
  • Coordinate elements of national organizing campaigns.
  • Works with staff to target groups for training and support on youth-related public education efforts.
  • Develops written material, including correspondence, legislative testimony, research reports and policy memoranda for use internally and externally.
  • Prepares strategic recommendations for issue development.
  • Assist in the design and development of proposals to support organizational efforts.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree. At least two (2) year of experience in an administrative and/or programmatic role, project management, public education and youth programs preferred. Bachelors degree a plus.
  • Special consideration will be given to youth that have first-hand experience as a mental health consumer.
  • A desire to acquire knowledge of policy and federal legislative processes.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively both written and oral; ability to make formal presentations and write advocacy papers.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills and experience preparing reports, articles, brochures, press releases and other communications.
  • Excellent ability to understand represent constituent needs, both orally and via written communication
  • Proactive planning and organizational skills.
  • Computer literacy proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.).
  • Ability to effectively use, discuss and give basic tutorials on the following new media tools: Microblogs (such as Twitter), Social networks (such as Facebook), Video hosting services (such as YouTube) and others a plus.
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities environment.
  • Team player, with the ability to work well independently, with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities
  • Excellent judgment, including sensitivity to confidential information.
  • Must display leadership, self-confidence and motivation
  • Ability to coalesce people from diverse cultures, build networks, and demonstrate leadership
  • Facilitation, training, and public speaking skills.

Please submit, by mail or e-mail, a resume that includes a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and salary requirements to:

Human Resources
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
9605 Medical Center Drive, Suite 280
Rockville, MD 20850
Fax: 240.403.1909
Email: twolan@ffcmh.org

When emailing, please put the subject title as Youth Involvement Associate.

No telephone inquiries, please
Deadline for submission is Monday, October 19, 2009
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
is an equal opportunity employer.

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Project Manager - Justice Policy Institute, Washington, D.C.

The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) seeks an individual with experience working in the juvenile justice or criminal justice field and with strong communications, public policy and advocacy skills to manage two grant-funded projects and participate as a member of our team. This position requires approximately 35 - 50 percent travel.

About the organization - The Justice Policy Institute is one of the nation’s leading non-profit research and public policy organizations dedicated to ending society’s reliance on incarceration and promoting effective and just solutions to social problems. JPI is located in Washington, D.C. and works with advocacy organizations, citizens and policymakers across the country to promote progressive criminal and juvenile justice reforms.

The project manager will serve as the primary point of contact for JPI’s work with the Models for Change initiative, a multi-state juvenile justice reform effort. In that capacity he/she will serve as JPI’s liaison with the funder, contracted communications firms, JPI staff and participants in the Models for Change initiative. The project manager will oversee the implementation (by the contracted firms) of communications strategies to advance the work and will work with JPI staff to provide technical assistance as needed. In addition, the project manager will be responsible for ensuring that all project deliverables are met.

The project manager will also work on JPI’s criminal justice reform project in Baltimore City and Maryland. In that capacity, this individual will work closely with community groups to develop strategic plans for policy changes that will help improve justice systems. The individual will also participate as a team member on other JPI projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with the juvenile and criminal justice systems, preferably having previously worked in either system or as an advocate
  • Experience managing complex projects involving multiple and diverse stakeholders
  • Communications background, with strong written and oral skills
  • Familiarity with state legislative systems and operations
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Creative, strategic thinker that can encourage innovation and new
    approaches to problems
  • Ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s degree
    preferred.

Compensation - Benefits and salary are competitive with the field.

To apply - The Justice Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to info@justicepolicy.org. Via regular mail: Justice Policy Institute, 1012 14th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20005, attn:
Personnel. Fax: 202-558-7978. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. The position is open until filled.

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Program Associate, Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (MD)

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) is a fast-growing research and consulting firm that specializes in changing, realigning, and/or improving organizational systems in health and human services. With offices in Boston, MA, Albany, NY and Germantown, MD we are seeking a full-time Program Associate to perform work with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, located at 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857. The Program Associate will be physically located in Rockville, but will be assigned for administrative purposes to AHP’s Albany office. Founded in 1980, the company offers research and evaluation; technical assistance and training, and system and program development in core content areas. These areas include mental health policy and services, substance abuse treatment and prevention, co-occurring disorders, workforce development, electronic medical records, homelessness, housing, employment program development, trauma, domestic violence, and criminal justice.

The SAMSHA Services in Supportive Housing (SSH) contract provides technical assistance, training, project monitoring and other services to Center for Mental Health Services, Homeless Programs Branch (CMHS/HPB) and SSH grantees. The SSH Project Associate coordinates communication among HPB, grantees, and project staff; monitors and manages SharePoint site; conducts data analysis as requested; prepares reports; performs other duties as assigned in direct support of HPB administration of the SSH program. The Project Associate provides on-site support to HPB staff in support of this initiative. Required qualifications for this staff member will include: Strong analytical skills; quantitative and qualitative research/coursework is preferred; Intermediate or higher-level competence with the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access; willingness to learn new software tools and databases and receptiveness to training, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight timelines; writing skills that allow concise, professional communication with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar; flexibility with changing project needs, reliability, and maintaining a collegial relationship with colleagues; bachelor-level degree and 1 year or more of professional experience; ability to obtain security clearance; and willingness to travel.

Although the on-site staff will officially report to the AHP Project Director, he/she will receive instruction on day-to-day priorities from the HPB Branch Chief. Duties include but may not be limited to: Developing and maintaining electronic grantee performance tracking systems for such data as quarterly reports, site visit reports, and continuation applications. Analyzing and informing reports on performance data using SAMHSA’s Transformation Accountability (TRAC) Web-based data system. Maintaining a fully searchable database of relevant research, practitioner literature, and policy related to the target population of the HPB, with an emphasis on integrated services delivery to individuals and families with co-occurring disorders. Coordinating activities between AHP and HPB to promote seamless communication and ensure that deliverables are completed within established timelines. Ensuring that HPB staff are fully trained and have on-site support in the application of IT resources developed by the AHP Team.

The on-site staff may also provide general contract support within the scope of the task order, such as assembling materials, updating mailing lists and databases, and preparing mailings. Salary commensurate with training and experience; generous benefits including a 401K. AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are interested in this position, please email a resume and a cover letter to lbarnes@ahpnet.com. No phone calls please.

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Statewide Consumer Network Coordinator (VA)

Statewide consumer network coordinator for National Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Consumer and Family Networks, based with Mental HealthAmerica, Alexandria, VA.

A full-time position, role is critical to this SAMHSA funded initiative. Coordinator will work closely with and report to the Associate Director of Consumer TA. Position will be responsible for supporting, scheduling and maintaining center resources and TA to grantees as well as other consumer organizations. Accordingly, the successful candidate must be highly organized, able to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities and work with on-site and off-site staff successfully.

Applicants must be mental health consumers with knowledge of mental health and substance abuse fields, with preference given to applicants with an undergraduate degree. Experience providing and/or coordinating training and TA is recommended.

Position is based in northern Virginia, some travel required. Salary range for position is in the high 50s, along with benefits and committed and dynamic team members.

Please send letter of interest with resume to e-mail: jobs@mentalhealthamerica.net by November 4, 2010. Please type “Statewide Consumer Network Coordinator” in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE.

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Project Coordinator/Trainer – Mental Health (MA)

We are seeking a full-­‐time project coordinator/trainer with has exemplary technical writing skills, and who is highly detail oriented, to join our dynamic team. This is not a typical 9-5 position. Some travel is required.

We area mission driven company, looking to build our team with other like‐minded individuals. If you have huge reserves of energy, are career‐focused, and truly can work independently AND collaboratively, then
please apply. The ideal candidate will have a relevant MASTERS degree, a direct connection to the mental health field (professionally or individually) and possess:

  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
  • Exceptional technical writing skills
  • Outstanding people skills
  •  Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Ability to develop, write and maintain training & related documentation (technical & clinical)
  • Demonstrated capability to train mental health professionals
  • Extensive knowledge of the latest education technologies (such as online training, webinars, etc)
  • Ability to take a project from prototype to polished end product
  • Desktop publishing skills (a plus)
  • Online merchandising (a plus)

A few of the initial tasks for this new position are:

  • Update website content and design
  • Revise online storefront
  • Develop training manuals (technical & clinical)

Pat Deegan, PhD & Associates, LLC (PDA), offers a wide range of services to help transform mental health systems to a recovery orientation. Our mission is to develop tools that re-engineer how doctors and people with diagnoses work together.

Our premier product is CommonGround -  a web-based software application that empowers people with psychiatric diagnoses to communicate better with psychiatrists and to arrive at shared decisions about next steps in the management of long-term psychiatric conditions. It was developed by and for  people diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities.

PDA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health/dental insurance and a retirement plan.

To be considered, please email ALL of the following items:

  1. Resume
  2. Minimum of 3 technical writing samples (ideally in a relevant field)
  3. Salary History of all positions listed on your resume
  4. Salary Requested (an actual figure or range)
  5. Minimum of 3 professional references
  6. List of all software programs and corresponding proficiency level

Send information to: carrie.davidson@patdeegan.com

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Clinical Technical Assistance Specialist (MA)

The Center for Social Innovation is currently recruiting for a Clinical Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist. Among organizations working to improve the delivery of human services, we are unique in our clinical training and field experience. As a community of clinicians, social scientists, policy analysts, consumers and educators, we are driven by the mission to improve the lives of underserved people.

The Clinical TA Specialist will have responsibility for the following:

  • Provide technical assistance in the area of co-occurring disorders
  • Identify and research best practices, state of the art tools, training resources and expert consultants for use in providing technical assistance and training
  • Write articles for publication for various audiences
  • Train staff on cutting edge/emerging practices on an on-going basis

This is a position for a person who has extensive field experience looking to provide technical assistance to help human service providers improve service delivery to their clients. Master’s or doctoral degree in clinical human services or related field required. Minimum of 10 years of experience working in a clinical homeless services setting required. Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders service delivery models and practices. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

Jayne Samuda
jcsamuda@center4si.com

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Associate Director - YOUTH POWER! of Families Together (NY)

YOUTH POWER! is the New York State network of young people with disabilities and/or social-emotional challenges. Through peer to peer mentoring, we empower young people to be active citizens that are aware of government operations, their rights and the ability to use their voices to influence policies, practices, regulations and laws. The Associate Director shall manage and coordinate the programmatic, personnel, training and quality assurance activities of the staff of YOUTH POWER!.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • As a youth led network, a young adult is preferred
  • Firsthand experience as a young person with a disability and/or multi-systems needs
  • 3+ years experience with children, youth and family-serving systems and/or non-profit organizations
  • Experience with youth empowerment and leadership
  • Experience with supervision and quality assurance
  • Strong team leadership and collaboration abilities
  • Excellent written, documentation, and computer skills
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and ability to travel statewide
  • Culturally diverse populations encouraged to apply
  • Bi-lingual a plus
  • Must be based out of the YOUTH POWER! Albany office

Duties Include:

  • Supervision of staff to include:
    • Assisting staff in prioritizing work;
    • Conducting performance evaluations and initiating periodic time studies;
    • Ensuring employees follow policies and procedures and maintain a healthy and safe working environment;
    • Signing time sheets and approving time off requests;
    • Making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. o Ensuring staff are properly trained, including coordination and possibly delivery of trainings for professional development of staff.
  • Manage volunteer and intern recruitment, supervision and retention.
  • Develop and implement administrative, programmatic and quality assurance measures, policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness of programs and ensure quality service delivery to program participants and programmatic compliance with laws, rules and regulations.
  • Coordinate and conduct ongoing audits and inspection of program records, files and database.
  • Ensure that all online and offline membership and program files are kept in compliance with programmatic and funder's standards.
  • Assist in the oversight of program's contract and compliance issues including local, state, federal, foundation and collaborative funding contract requirements.
  • Participate in staff/funder/community and all outside agency meetings as requested.
  • Confer with the Director of YOUTH POWER! as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.
  • Fulfills additional duties as necessary and assigned by the Director of YOUTH POWER!.

Salary: High $30's commensurate on experience + full benefits
Only Resumes with a cover letter accepted until October 12, 2009.
Forward to:

YOUTH POWER!
Families Together in NYS
737 Madison Avenue
Albany NY 12208

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Certified Peer Specialist - Part Time - Peer Support and Wellness Center (GA)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, mental health consumer advocacy and education organization, is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to work part time at the Peer Support and Wellness Center located near downtown Decatur. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and reliable transportation. Applicants must also be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The pay for this position is $12.00 per hour. Please send a resume and letter of interest to:

Jayme Lynch, Director
Peer Support and Wellness Center
444 Sycamore Drive
Decatur GA 30030

Fax: (404) 371-1404
E-mail: jayme@gmhcn.org

To learn more about the Peer Support and Wellness Center, please visit our website at http://gmhcn.org/wellnesscenter

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