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Coordinator (Program Manager) (NM) Senior Researcher - Consumer Quality Initiatives, Inc. (MA) Peer Worker Position - Western Mass RLC (MA) Program Coordinator (Consumer and Family Liaison) - The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health (TX) Recovery Educator/Coach - Connecticut Recovery Employment Consultation Services (C-RECS) (CT) Support Coordinator for Services - Northeast Independent Living Program (MA) Peer Specialist/WRAP Coordinator - Northeast Independent Living Program, part-time (MA) Social/Community Service Coordinator (Program Manager) (NM)Posted 8/19/08 Job Title: Social/Community Service Coordinator (Program Manager) -Advanced- HSD (BHSD) Job ID: 16724 Location: Santa Fe Salary: The salary range for this position is $16.37 min - $29.10 max hourly (Pay Band 70). Offered salary is determined based on education and experience qualifications. **NOTE: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies Agency Mission & Description: To reduce the impact of poverty on people served by providing services that prevent or reduce poverty. To reduce the impact of poverty on the State of New Mexico. To impact positively the social and economic health of New Mexico. To assure low-income and disabled individuals in New Mexico equal participation in the life of the community. Purpose of Position: To effectively coordinate, manage, and integrate an array of diverse but related services and activities to promote and enhance a consumer-driven and recovery-oriented behavioral system as specified within the U.S. President's Freedom Commission on Mental Health" and within the Behavioral Collaborative Strategic Plan. Activities are performed in accordance with a documented strategic plan driven by a clear vision for recovery and resiliency as defined by the individuals and families who receive the services. Activities are effectively integrated within the multiple systems of care managed statewide under the auspicious of the Behavioral Health Collaborative. Functions within the senior Behavioral Health Services Division. Educational requirements: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other
Human Services field from an accredited college/university is required for this
position. Experience: Five (5) years experience working with program and policy development, coordination, facilitation, and/or project management, and monitoring of behavioral health initiatives, to include working with federal and state policies, regulations, funding, behavioral health, and/or other social service programs. Understanding of behavioral health issues and special populations, including disparities, cultural appropriateness, workforce issues, recovery and support services, and support services and consumer engagement is required for this position. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. **NOTE: The hiring Agency may accept SPO authorized equivalencies for the required education and/or experience fields listed for this position. Supplemental Skills/Abilities: Master's degree in Human Services field is preferred. Bargaining Unit Position: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. Working Environment: Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive computer and phone usage. Occasional statewide travel and/or overnight travel may be required. To Apply for this job: State agency must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact for this position is: Chuck Mondragon, 505-827-7763, or
charlesl.mondragon@state.nm.us.
Senior Researcher - Consumer Quality Initiatives, Inc. (MA)Posted 8/08/08 Consumer Quality Initiatives, Inc. (CQI) is a mental health consumer-driven research, evaluation and quality improvement organization based in Massachusetts. CQI utilizes a community-based Participatory Action Research framework, with an emphasis on protocols that are designed to impact policy and practice directly. CQI also consults locally and nationally on achieving significant involvement of consumers and family members in promoting mental health systems transformation and quality improvement. The person hired for this position will have a lead role in the development of a rapidly growing non-profit organization, and assist in the development of a community-based mental health participatory action research center. This person will lead the continuing development of our program evaluation methodologies and practices, focusing largely on qualitative methods. Key Responsibilities for this position will be to:
Qualifications for this position are:
This person will report directly to the Executive Director. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. CQI provides excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, Short Term Disability, paid vacation and holidays, and a retirement package. The person hired must be willing to travel within the state on a regular basis and have reliable transportation. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter by September 4 to Jonathan Delman, Executive Director. jdelman@cqi-mass.org. (Our plan is for the person to start in late September or early October.)
CQI is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, takes affirmative action to insure that discrimination does not occur on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law. Peer Worker Position - Western Mass RLC (MA)Posted 6/21/08 Offer support, groups and outreach in Franklin County, MA (home base in Greenfield, MA), 16 hours/week. Lived experience with a mental health diagnosis, trauma or extreme states required. Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.
Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled. Send cover letter/resume to:
Or send email to info@westernmassrlc.org, or fax: 413-536-5466 AA/EOE Program Coordinator (Consumer and Family Liaison) - The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health (TX)Posted 6/11/08 The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has worked to improve the mental health of all Texans since 1940. Today the foundation, a part of The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, achieves its mission through grant-making, public policy and education activities. Consumers of mental health services and their families can provide invaluable insights through their experiences and challenges. The foundation seeks to hire creative, dedicated people who can serve as liaisons with consumers and family members and represent their voice. The liaisons will identify ways to involve consumers of mental health services and their families in activities at the foundation and state and local organizations, and lead efforts to track and address emerging consumer and family member issues. Annual full-time position salary: $45,000 to $85,000 (negotiable depending on qualifications) Required qualifications: First-hand (direct) experience with mental health recovery and in-depth knowledge of recovery-related issues that can affect consumers of mental health services and their families, gained as a consumer of mental health services - either personally or through a family member or comparable experiences. A minimum of five years of extensive relevant experience in promoting and advocating on behalf of consumers of mental health services and their families. Strong desire and ability to promote change in mental health services and policies in Texas. Strong people skills. Willingness and ability to effectively represent the foundation to outside audiences and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills. Ability to successfully work with others in a team setting. Self-motivation and ability to work independently. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to successfully work on multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines. Bachelor's degree. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Application Procedure Applications must be submitted through The University of Texas at Austin employment Web site. Click to View the Program Coordinator (Consumer and Family Liaison) posting and to find link to view application instructions. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to submit a letter of interest that includes a discussion of their lived history of mental health recovery, either personal or of a family member. Questions about the application process may be directed to Jayne Medina, 512-475-7056, jayne.medina@austin.utexas.edu. Part-Time Recovery Educator/Coach - Connecticut Recovery Employment Consultation Services (C-RECS) (CT)Posting Updated 8/8/2008 Part-Time Recovery Educator/Coach for The Connecticut Recovery Employment Consultation Services (C-RECS) operated by Focus On Recovery-United, Inc. (FOR-U) based in Middletown, CT. FOR-U is a statewide consumer-run organization looking for highly motivated people in recovery to work collaboratively with other staff to develop and facilitate the implementation and ongoing development of individual and group employment education and support services. C-RECS is a consumer-driven initiative funded by Connecticut's Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant (MHT-SIG) to promote consumer employment and mental health system transformation. One of the primary goals of the initiative is to increase employment of persons in recovery from diverse cultural backgrounds at all levels of the mental health workforce. This position will require some travel throughout the state. Position will include outreach plus the development and delivery of employment education, participant support and individual and group activities. Excellent communication and basic computer skills required. A strong commitment to peer values and mental health recovery, sense of humor, flexibility, adaptability and openness to change are essential qualifications for this position. All successful applicants will be required to attend and successfully complete initial trainings. A valid driver's license and your own transportation are required (mileage will be paid). 15 hours per week. Starting pay is $13.50 hr. Flexible schedule required. E.O.E. Please send resume with cover letter to:
No phone calls please. Support Coordinator for Services to the Northeast Area's Recovery Learning Community at Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. (NILP)Posted 5/28/2008 Job Function: To work closely and effectively with persons with psychiatric disabilities. The Peer Support Coordinator (PSC) will develop and oversee peer support groups, 1:1 peer support activities and training programs for staff and volunteers wishing to provide peer support, recovery-oriented skills training, WRAP training, group facilitation as well as other activities that enhance wellness, recovery and community inclusion. Duties & Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Reports to: Director of Services to the Mental Health Community/Recovery Learning Community. Salary: Commensurate with experience, excellent benefits package. Submit Resume and Cover Letter to:
DEADLINE: June 2, 2008 Peer Specialist/WRAP Coordinator - Northeast Recovery Learning Community at the Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. (NILP) (part-time, 15 hours/week) (MA)Posted 5/28/2008 Job Function: The Peer Specialist /IVRAP Coordinator will assist the Peer Support Coordinator in developing and implementing peer support groups, 1:1 peer support activities and other activities that enhance wellness, recovery and community inclusion, with a special focus on Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP). Duties & Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Reports to: Peer Support Coordinator. Salary: $13.08/hour. Submit Resume and Cover Letter to:
DEADLINE: June 2, 2008 |
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