Bilingual Mental Health Educator
Position Overview: The part-time mental health educator will be scheduled to speak to classes of middle school and high school students throughout the East Tennessee area, including Northeast and Southeast Tennessee as needed.
*Note: this position is accepting applicants on an ongoing basis until filled
Essential Job Functions
- Familiarity with program curriculum
- Teaching mental health concepts to students
- Interacting appropriately with students and school staff
- Use PowerPoint slides and activities to engage students.
- Administering pre-test, post-test, and other evaluation components to students and school staff
- Providing schedule of availability to Senior of Education and Outreach
- Pick up and drop off of materials needed to teach classes
- Appropriately refer students to school counselor or crisis intervention services if needed
- Evenings and weekends may sometimes be required for trainings or events
Requirements
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish
- Valid Driver’s License
- Experience and comfort with public speaking
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required to have completed Associate’s Degree or be pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant field to the position
- Experience working with children and youth
- Knowledge of mental illnesses and ability to discuss and explain them to all ages of students
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools in East Tennessee
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Participation in curriculum training program
- Availability for assignments typically lasting the entire school day (a typical school day usually lasts from 8 am – 3:30 pm)
Please submit cover letter and resume to MH101@mhaet.com. Expected start date is in July/August 2024.
Other notes on the position: Preferred candidate would be available 2-4 days a week. Educator will primarily be working with adolescents but may be required to do presentations or events with adults as the primary audience. This position is heavy in travel, thus mileage reimbursement is included.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule, evenings and weekends may be worked as needed
East Region Mental Health Educator
Position Overview
The part-time mental health educator will be scheduled to speak to classes of middle school and high school students throughout the East Tennessee area, including Northeast and Southeast Tennessee as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Familiarity with program curriculum
- Teaching mental health concepts to students
- Interacting appropriately with students and school staff
- Use powerpoint slides and activities to engage students.
- Administering pre-test, post-test, and other evaluation components to students and school staff
- Providing schedule of availability to Senior of Education and Outreach
- Pick up and drop off of materials needed to teach classes
- Appropriately refer students to school counselor or crisis intervention services if needed
Requirement
- Valid Driver’s License
- Experience and comfort with public speaking
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required to have completed Associate’s Degree or be pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant field to the position
- Experience working with children and youth
- Knowledge of mental illnesses and ability to discuss and explain them to all ages of students
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools in East Tennessee
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Participation in curriculum training program
- Availability for assignments typically lasting the entire school day (a typical school day usually lasts from 8 am – 3:30 pm)
Please submit a cover letter with your application.
Other notes on the position: hours determinate on school scheduling; Average length of work day is 6-7 hours. Preferred candidate would be available 2-4 days a week. Average hours per week is 15 hours/week during the school year. Work over the summer is not required and may not be available.
Pay: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
