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Statewide Trainer & Community Organizer (NY) Statewide Trainer & Community Organizer (NY)Posted 1/21/2010 Full Time Position 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:
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 express interest in this position, please email, fax or send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
Resumes received without cover letters will not be reviewed, no phone calls, please. Resumes must be received by February 8, 2010 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. Criminal Justice/Mental Health Mentors Needed (DC)Posted 12/19/2009 WINTER TRAINING DEADLINE 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:
Administrative Assistant, the Transformation Center (MA)Posted 12/19/2009 Position Summary Essential Responsibilities
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:
Or by email to anns@transformation-center.org 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:
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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...] 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. 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 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:
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:
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. 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:
Youth Involvement Associate, National Federation of Families (MD)Position Title: Youth Involvement Associate 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
Qualifications
Please submit, by mail or e-mail, a resume that includes a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and salary requirements to:
When emailing, please put the subject title as Youth Involvement Associate. No telephone inquiries, please The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 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:
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: 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. 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. 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
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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:
Send information to: carrie.davidson@patdeegan.com 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:
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:
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:
Duties Include:
Salary: High $30's commensurate on experience + full benefits
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 To learn more about the Peer Support and Wellness Center, please visit our website at http://gmhcn.org/wellnesscenter | ||
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