Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
POSITON TITLE: Mental Health Awareness Training Program Coordinator Non-Exempt Position
RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director
MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for developing the detailed mental health awareness training plan and executing the plan in accordance with contract requirements for SAMHSA. Incumbent performs the following activities:
Coordinate and facilitate all mental health awareness trainings in the community based on Mental Health First Aid and/or Youth Mental Health First Aid evidence-based curriculum;Establish and maintain relationships with clinics and hospitals, local service providers, first responders, and school districts to expand the agency’s collaborative partnerships and improve coordination of services;Support MHAT Project Director in developing policies and procedures to gather and record client-level data related to program services and outcomes;Develop and manage spreadsheet to track all related program activities including community outreach, number of trainings held and when, number of attendees, etc.Ensure client and program data is accurately and completely recorded in agency’s electronic record health system;Work with Data Analyst and Project Director to review reports on performance indicators, identify and discuss barriers and facilitators to implementation, and generate plans for program improvement;Assist the Data Analyst in preparing SAMHSA quarterly data reporting (GPRA, SPARS) and drafting all reports;Identify agency staff or programs that would benefit from internal MHFA/YMHFA training and those staff members who should be trained as MHFA/YMHFA Trainers;Represent the agency in the community;Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, or related field;Experience with conducting trainings/public speaking;Current certification or willingness to get certified as a Trainer in Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid during first 90 days of employment;Knowledge of mental health resources in the community or willingness to learn;Ability to build rapport; skilled at community outreach and establishing mutually beneficial relationships;Able to work well with others and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
GUIDELINES
Requires that the incumbent relies on specialized training in Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid evidence-based curriculum and performs duties in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes, Federal regulations governing the confidentiality of patient files, contract requirements for SAMHSA, and Lifeline Connections Policy and Procedure Manual.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with agency staff, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of substance use and mental health, and related community representatives including hospital personnel, caregivers, school districts, first responders, lawyers, probation officers, and other court officials. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 15 lbs. The employee may be required to effectively operate an automobile.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working hours are spent indoors in offices or other meeting rooms coordinating and facilitating mental health awareness trainings. Participation in staff retreats and staff development activities will be required.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Director
Salary: $30.73 - $31.93/hr DOE
Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position, please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!