Mental Health First Aid Coordinator

DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Behavioral Health Services the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Coordinator works to bring awareness to the MHFA Program, increase the number of MHFA training sessions available, and obtain overall training targets in each fiscal year. Responsible for coordinating and delivering MHFA training's throughout the community with particular focus on public school district employees, public school resource officers, and university employees within the six-county service area. Required to promote MHFA through radio, television, print media, community events and personal speaking engagements. Must be willing to acquire a certification in at least one MHFA curriculum (Adult or Youth). Responsible for enlisting contract MHFA instructors, coordinating MHFA training events, program record keeping, creating program reports and invoices, and other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited four-year university. Professional work experience directly related to community outreach, community education, event marketing, and graphic design, publicsector experience preferred. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the general public. Must possess excellent skills in communicating verbally and in writing. Must have good computer skills. Must gave a good driving record for the past 3 years. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor is required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: MUST BE ABLE TO BEND, STOOP, KNEEL, CROUCH, SQUAT, LIFT AT LEAST 25 POUNDS,REACH OVERHEAD AND SIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD.