Location: All cities,NY, USA
The mission of the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) is to improve the lives of individuals, families and all communities in New York by raising Mental Health Awareness, ending stigma and discrimination, and promoting wellness and recovery. We do this via our legislative, advocacy and education-based work. If making a difference and being part of a growing, dynamic and inclusive nonprofit sounds good to you, we would love for you to join our team!
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of MHANYS School Mental Health Resource and Training Center (SMHRTC), this position has administrative and program management responsibilities, including, but is not limited to: outreach, technical assistance and delivery of trainings. We pride ourselves on a culturally-responsive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture. MHANYS is a client-centered, outcome-oriented workplace, dedicated to continuous quality improvement. The ideal match for the role embodies all of these qualities, while participating and contributing to a positive and inclusive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has an interpersonal, technical and organizational skill set, and is passionate about our mission and mental health. The Program Coordinator not only plays a vital role within the SMHRT team, but will also interface with other MHANYS programs and trainings.
Responsibilities
Provide overall support to the SMHRTC Program Director and team members.
Support ongoing general program administration through project management and coordination activities.
Lead outreach and engagement activities with community/state organizations.
Provide technical assistance to schools and community organizations across NYS.
Represent MHANYS at various stakeholder committees and meetings.
Research and review mental health and educational services, programs and curricula.
Provide trainings and presentations as assigned for the SMHRTC team and function as a trainer to support other MHANYS programs as needed.
Responsible for the coordination and dissemination of monthly web-mailings pertaining to events, resources and on-going programming.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
Training and presentation experience required. Bachelor (or higher) in human services/helping or adjacent professions with at least 3 years of progressive work-related experience preferred. A minimum of some college coursework or relevant certification(s) with 5+ years of progressive work experience considered. Experience or familiarity working with children and youth (K-12) in schools, community-based organizations, healthcare, or educational partner organizations is a big plus.