Education and Outreach Presenter

Description

POSITION TITLE: Education and Outreach Presenter  

PROGRAM/LOCATION: TMHA High School Program and Community Outreach/ San Luis Obispo 

POSITION SUMMARY:

TMHA’s High School Program began in 2017, and has presented customized mental health curriculums to over 1,500 students each year.  The primary curriculum, Mental Health 101, provides each student with mental health awareness, self-care options, and the ability to recognize when peers are in distress. This curriculum is presented in freshman Health classes at each participating High School, and has been modified for Middle School students as well.  The curriculum is paired with engaging activities to help students understand content.  In recent years, the program has expanded to include lesson plans and on-campus peer support groups.

TMHA’s Outreach activities include participation in community health fairs, local events like Pride in the Plaza, and presentations to small groups.  TMHA also hosts community events on a regular basis, most notably Journey of Hope and the Opening Minds Art Show.

Each Education & Outreach Presenter will work directly with the Education & Outreach Coordinator to learn and implement information about TMHA’s services for community presentations, and learn and implement the Mental Health 101 curriculum for the High School Program to provide trauma informed care to students. 

This position promotes the TMHA mission and mental health education in the community, and works with the Education & Outreach Coordinator and the Community Engagement Team to promote special events and educational campaigns. In all areas of work, each Education & Outreach Presenter will uphold the program philosophy, promoting recovery, wellness, and Trauma-Informed Care. 

This is a Part-Time position, with duties dictated by community opportunities and school-based assignments throughout the year.  Each Education & Outreach Presenter will receive assignments and schedule from the Education & Outreach Coordinator and will frequently work in team settings, either co-presenting or alternating class periods.

HOURS/ SALARY:

Part-Time, non-exempt position. 20 hours per week. Anticipated hiring range is $22.00-$23.00. Includes a generous individual benefits package that includes critical illness benefits, accident benefits, 403b retirement (with up to a 5% employer match) paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well. (*Full Salary Schedule $22.00-$24.72 per hour). 

EMPLOYEE PERKS:

A few of our helpful employee benefits include membership discounts to various local fitness centers. We offer years of service gift cards to businesses of your choice. We offer gift cards for walking, biking, or carpooling to work as well as 20% discount for shopping at our Growing Grounds Downtown Store/Nursey/ Farm. We host two employee appreciation events for employees and their families yearly. We practice Trauma Informed Care Principles, Guidelines for Collaborative Conversations, and encourage the use of pronouns. We mindfully promote equality, respect and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the fascinating characteristics that make us different! TMHA is also a pet friendly workplace (upon approval)!

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Transitions – Mental Health Association is a leading non-profit agency committed to providing comprehensive mental health services and support to individuals and families by inspiring hope, growth, recovery and wellness in our communities.  TMHA has decades of experience with teams of compassionate staff. TMHA is a driving force in improving mental health and wellness in our communities and a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions. 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Transitions-Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

High School Program:

1. Under the supervision of the Education & Outreach Coordinator, become fluent in TMHA’s Mental Health 101 curriculum and its full audio/visual presentation.

2. Deliver educational presentations in classrooms throughout San Luis Obispo County, including High Schools, Middle Schools, and local colleges. 

3. Deliver tailored presentations to outside agencies, faith-based groups, and community forums.

4. Deliver lesson plans in high schools through San Luis Obispo County.

5. Assist in the facilitation of on-campus student support groups.

6. Administer surveys to students, collecting data, adding data to the program database, and refining the curriculum as necessary.

7. Interact with students and faculty as necessary.

8. Actively engage in research surrounding presentation topics, updating information as needed.

9. Participate in regular meetings with the Community Engagement Team. 

Outreach and Community Events:

1. Provide outreach to consumers, families and the broader community. 

2. Provide targeted outreach to underserved populations, including LGBTQIA, Veteran, Latino and Homeless populations, youth, and older adults.

3. Coordinate and attend meetings internally and externally to form collaborations within our agency and community partners.

4. Utilize data collection tools for presentations, outreach, and events.  

5. Coordinate and participate in outreach events. 

6. Help the Education & Outreach Coordinator with the organization and presentation of Journey of Hope and Opening Minds events.

7. Prepare outreach materials for events and maintain supply of outreach materials.

Other:

1. Promote, encourage, and maintain trauma-informed practices in all services and activities. Practice and promote, both individually and in team meetings, TMHA’s Collaborative Communication Guidelines in order to facilitate clear, empathetic, and person-centered communication. 

2. Attend meetings with the Community Engagement Team, Volunteer and Events Coordinator, and/or agency Directors when collaborating on special events and promotional campaigns.

3. Engage in regular trainings in order to further knowledge of mental health and other relevant topics. 

4. Provide overview of outreach and presentation practices at new employee trainings and to staff when needed.

5. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of participants who receive mental health services.

6. Respond to emails, phone calls and all correspondence regarding trainings, presentations and forums in a timely and professional manner. This includes acknowledgements and thank you notes written and mailed promptly after the end of an event.

7. Supervise venue selections, confirmations and RSVP tracking as necessary. 

8. Maintain printed supply of fact sheets, brochure inserts and brochures for outreach. 

9. Maintain agency information in lobby and in resource library. 

10. Support in maintaining warehouse inventory of outreach and event supplies. 

11. All other duties as assigned by Education and Outreach Coordinator and/or Community Engagement Director.

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

1. Moderate, physical activity and frequent driving; may include moving or lifting up to 50 lbs.

2. Involves moderate risks that require safety precautions and the risk of exposure to potentially intense situations. 

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in psychology OR 1 years’ experience of public speaking and/or providing informational presentations to local communities. 

2. Candidates with lived experience of mental illness is preferred.

3. Candidates with peer professional certification—or a willingness to pursue such certification—is preferred.

4. Demonstrate ability to establish and foster collaborative working relationships with community partners. 

5. Demonstrate ability to make presentations and trainings in front of audiences.

6. Must have availability during daytime school hours and flexible hours for occasional evening or weekend events and presentations

7. Well defined organizational and time management skills. 

8. Must have daytime availability for school presentations and dependable transportation and ability to travel within San Luis Obispo counties.

9. Basic knowledge of mental health, trauma-informed care values/practices, all TMHA programs and a strong grounding in TMHA’s mission.

10. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style and strong oral/written and communication skills.  

11. Must be responsible, and reliable, and possess problem solving and conflict resolution skills. 

12. Ability to work independently and flexibly

13. Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision-making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure. 

14. Able to work effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or socio-economic level.

15. Ability to possess and maintain good physical and mental health.  

16. Ability to work well within a team and maintain a professional, respectful attitude in the workplace.

17. Ability to be willing to work with supervisor oversight and direction. 

18. Attendance is an essential function of this job that requires face-to-face interaction with clients and/or other employees.

19. Ability to mindfully promote equality and respect diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.

20. Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.

21. Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including mental health, gender, race and ethnicity. 

22. Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business. 

23. Conditions of employment include: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, at least 2 years of driving experience and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements.  May be required to utilize reliable personal vehicle and auto insurance.  

• Must comply with a TB assessment (possibly a TB test if needed to confirm a negative tuberculosis result) and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting.  

• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Seeing

2. Hearing

3. Speaking

4. Stooping/Bending

5. Moving around office

6. Moving between offices/clients

7. Driving

8. Climbing

9. Lifting/carrying heavy items

10. Computer use

11. Pushing/pulling/dragging items

12. Standing for long periods

13. Working outside

14. Using hands/fingers