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ESF Program Manager
PROGRAM: Education for Successful Futures
POSITION TITLE: Program Manager
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA benefits), and Aflac Supplemental Insurance. Paid holidays, sick and vacation. CalSavers Retirement Plan. Mileage Reimbursement.
SALARY: $58,000 - $60,000, Non-Exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
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: Education for Successful Futures programs is designed to educate incarcerated inmates in San Diego County facilities. This education program is designed to educate and enhance individual’s skills in parenting, substance abuse awareness, life skills and healthy living. Classes will be taught within the facility utilizing evidence-based curriculum by skilled trainers. This program is designed for men & women, of all ethnicities.
Education For Successful Futures - Program Manager Responsibilities:
Oversee the program planning phase and coordinate all information into an operational plan for program.
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 train program staff.
Manage and support contractors.
Develop program staff schedules and locations for trainings.
Prepare reports and other required documentation.
Organize and participate in operational meetings.
Educate staff on the process of conducting trainings within correctional environment.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Services, Social Work, Counseling, or Human Services preferred.
Experience in leading staffing teams.
Organizational and orderliness skills.
Able to do public speaking and presentations.
Detail oriented and compliance with required documentation.
Knowledge and/or experience with training programs
Knowledge and ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
Knowledge of community resources.
Computer literate: Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Must pass Background Clearance.
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.
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Director of Community Support Services
POSITION TITLE: Director of Community Support Services
SALARY: $90,000 – $100,000, Full-time, exempt
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Aflac Supplemental, Flexible Spending Account, CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. Paid time off and paid holidays. Mileage Reimbursement.
DEPARTMENT: Community Program Services
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
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.
Position Summary: Provides administrative oversight including coordination and supervision to the community support services programs of MHASD. Provides clinical oversight and supervision to license-eligible clinicians who make up a percentage of staff working in the community services programs. Ensures seamless team management and development, program delivery and evaluation, public relations/interface and networking, training and strong advocacy skills. Performs a wide variety of administrative functions including program reviews, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring all data reporting and programmatic reports are accurate, complete and submitted on time. Enhances and strengthens program services and public awareness. Fosters innovation and new approaches to care.
Essential Functions:
Oversees implementation of contractual obligations and requirements of MHASD programs which includes but is not limited to periodic preparation and submission of reports, annual site visits.
Prepares and maintains the annual budget in collaboration with the Executive Director of the Mental Health America of San Diego.
Provides clinical supervision to license-eligible program staff who are part of the Community Program Services team.
Work with staff to develop objective performance measurements across all programs, to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation, and goals setting.
Provides workforce development by conducting training to further the knowledge and skills of staff, instilling a sense of accountability, promoting team cohesion, and developing a positive team spirit among all program staff and volunteers.
Designing and developing an overall program strategy in conjunction with the Executive Director.
Drafting and maintaining reports central to the member services efforts.
Participates in ongoing program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Assists in fund raising efforts.
Teaches and promotes healthy and effective communication across all Community Services programs.
Oversees and manages day-to-day operations.
Represents the program as requested, before government agencies, civic organizations, and community groups, including meetings, forums, hearings and media events.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Professional Clinical Counseling, plus equivalent experience in a mental health non-profit or similar organization.
Holds a current license in the field of Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT), clinical Social Work (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC) for more than 2 years and have practiced psychotherapy or supervised license-eligible therapists for at least 2 years within the 5 year period preceding supervision.
Three years of experience in organizational management and leadership.
Working knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and telephone/fax systems.
Computer literate: Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Spanish language skills desirable.
The ability to use conflict management techniques and facilitate group decision making processes is strongly preferred.
Expert knowledge of mental health community involvement, development, and outreach desirable.
Must be able to pass a background check, pass Child Abuse Clearance, hold an active driver’s license and have current auto insurance coverage.
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Counselor/Facilitator
POSITION TITLE: Counselor/Facilitator
SALARY: Full-time, Non-exempt, salary range $45,000 – $48,000, mileage reimbursement.
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Aflac Supplemental, Flexible Spending Account, CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. Paid time off and paid holidays.
DEPARTMENT: Counseling & Psychological Educational Services
REPORTS TO: 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.
Position Summary: This program provides group counseling and psychosocial educational groups to men and women who are currently in correctional institutions across San Diego County. Services will focus on healthy living, healthy relationships, practical life skills, positive parenting, co- parenting, overcoming substance use, addressing individuals who have experienced trauma, and societal barriers. All services will be culturally sensitive, socially relevant, and trauma- informed building upon the holistic needs and strengths of each individual. All services are provided in correctional facilities. The populations represent very diverse backgrounds and communities. One of the primary goals of the therapeutic services and psychosocial education is to increase each person’s readiness to transition back into their respective communities.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Counselor/Facilitator:
Works under the direct supervision of the Program Manager.
Provide group therapy and psychosocial education to men and women who are currently incarcerated.
Provide instruction from various curriculum, including “Inside Out Dad, “Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journal for Women,” “Client Handbook: Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People with Stimulant Use Disorders,” “The Practical Life Skills Workbook.”
Experience in clinical group counseling.
Document in client records and progress notes.
Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing treatment results, data, and trends.
Strong communication skills, and computer and data entry skills.
Skilled in engaging individuals with the ability to work with culturally and ethnically diverse individuals.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work, preferred.
Two years of experience in providing group counseling and group facilitation.
Skilled in providing psychosocial education.
Excellent listening skills and ability to establish rapport and work with multi-ethnic/multi-cultural individuals.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and telephone/fax systems.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Spanish language skills desirable.
The ability to use conflict management techniques and facilitate group decision making processes is strongly preferred.
Background check will be conducted. Sheriff Clearance, TB Test, Drug Test, active driver’s license and insurance.
Note: Employment with MHASD is on an “At Will” basis. MHASD complies will all Federal, State, and Local Laws
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Mental Health First Aid 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 and paid holidays.
SALARY RANGE: Non Exempt, Full Time, Annual Salary Range $48,000 – $50,000
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.
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.
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 hold and maintain certifications as Mental Health First Aid Instructor for adults and youth.
2-3 year experience with conducting trainings.
Strong customer service and problem solving skills.
Computer skills including: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.
Must pass Background Clearance.
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.
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