Co-Occurring Disorders Program Coordinator
Scope: The Co-Occurring Disorders Program Coordinator will manage Co-Occurring Disorders educational outreach activities throughout the East Grand Division (Tri-Cities, Knoxville, and Chattanooga) with the primary task of marketing and implementing outreach and awareness with schools, businesses, churches, organizations, and events.
Program Coordinator position is full-time – 37.5 hours per week based in Knoxville; reports to the CEO and Senior Director of Education and Outreach
Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, life and disability (after 1 year), health insurance, dental & vision insurance
Requirements:
- Preferred: A Master’s degree with a concentration in Communication, Social Work, Education or Human Services
- Preferred: two years’ experience in a social service agency
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Experience in community and public relations
- Computer literacy, including Office 365 suite of products
- Preferred: lived experience or personal connection to co-occurring mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate all facets of the Co-Occurring Disorders Program
- Develop and implement co-occurring disorders curriculum for middle or high schools and community
- Supervise Co-Occurring Disorders Educators
- Assist in preparing proposals, reports and administering contracts related to the program
- Identify marketing strategies which provide greatest reach or exposure for the co-occurring disorders program
- Complete the monthly , quarterly, and annual reports for the Board of Directors and grant-funding partners
- Participate in regular grantee meetings with the state or other grant officers
- Represent the agency at community meetings, events, committees, task forces, businesses, and churches to promote the Co-Occurring Disorders program and other agency programs and services
- Build relationships with partner organizations
- Provide public education which will include public speaking, literature distribution, and information and referrals
- Be knowledgeable of current behavioral health information and resources
- Collaborate with leadership team and board members
- Other duties as assigned
Pay: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year
Schedule: typical schedule Monday to Friday, evenings and weekends as needed
Submit resume and cover letter to MH101@mhaet.com. Please no calls.
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.
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
