Mental Health Initiative Grant Program Manager

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476 JOB DESCRIPTION

MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM MANAGER

1 year, with possible extensions up to 3 years, Grant Funded Position

Description:

Project Manager assumes responsibility for overall implementation of grant program requirements and programming, supervision of grant Program Manager, and overseeing reporting of grant information as required by district, state and federal contacts as required.

The Project Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of the Youth Mental Health First Aid / Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA/MHFA) program within the Arlington Mental Health Initiative. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating YMHFA/MHFA trainings for staff, students, and community partners, overseeing credentialing, data collection, and tracking related activities to ensure that the program meets its goals and achieves its objectives.

In this role, the Program Manager will be responsible for becoming a dual trained YMHFA/AMHFA instructor, if not already certified. The Program Manager is expected to model the role of an exemplary instructor. The primary role of instructors is to teach the Mental Health First Aid course with fidelity to the core program model and key messages.

Candidates should have knowledge of or experience with mental health problems (experience with Mental Health First Aid preferred), prior experience in training adult learners and a commitment and strategic plan to roll out Mental Health First Aid in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Setting course schedules
• Coordinates all aspects of the implementation of YMHFA/MHFA trainings:
  • Strategic planning for training implementation (e.g., forming community partnerships, outreach)
  • Setting course schedules
• Strategic planning for training implementation (e.g., forming community partnerships, outreach)

• Marketing and media outreach
• Setting and collecting course fees
• Manage all communication pertaining to YMHFA/MHFA trainings

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all MHFA/YMHFA credentialed trainers, trainings provided, and numbers of trained staff
• Oversees internal policies and procedures related to YMHFA/MHFA training
• Responsible for data collection and program evaluation issues, including interface with Project Director
• Works with Program Director to ensure that all program requirements are met
• Implement the action plan of the roll out of the Advisory Council and the AMHI grant program
• Coordinate Advisory Council meetings and agendas

Qualifications for position:

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of work experience
• Commitment to improving and increasing access to quality mental health care for young people, caregivers, community members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with project management, planning and coordinating events, such as training/professional development
• Experience providing training, outreach, engagement in the health/behavioral health field

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, 205 days. Eligible for benefits provided to benefit-eligible employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, sick leave and personal leave.

REPORTS TO: Director of Social Emotional Learning & School Counseling

SALARY RANGE: 75,500 - 79,500 per year

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for

candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.