Mental Health Advocate

TriStarr; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a dedicated Mental Health Advocate & Teacher to support incarcerated individuals. This role involves providing mental health education, advocating for emotional resilience, and ensuring access to essential services. Join a mission-driven team focused on transforming lives through education and support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the incarcerated population.
• Associate degrees with at least two years of relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Run support groups for incarcerated individuals.
• Conduct educational groups on mental illness and treatment options.
• Advocate for and educate incarcerated individuals on mental health needs.

Skills

Advocacy

Mental Health Education

Emotional Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

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Are you passionate about mental health and social justice? Ready to educate, empower, and advocate for those who need it most?

We’re looking for a dedicated, compassionate Mental Health Advocate & Teacher to join our client's internal team within a correctional institution. This isn’t just a job — it’s a mission. You’ll play a vital role in supporting incarcerated individuals by providing mental health education, promoting emotional resilience, and helping them build the tools to transform their lives.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Mental Health Prison Advocate and Educator will assist incarcerated individuals with mental health needs by providing education, support, and advocacy for their specific needs. The Advocate and Support staff will ensure proper linkage to services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run support groups for incarcerated individuals
• Conduct educational groups on mental illness, available services, and treatment options
• Conduct CIT trainings to educate police officers on responding to mental health issues
• Advocate for and educate incarcerated individuals on mental health and wellness needs
• Serve on committees supporting mental health services for incarcerated populations
• Ensure access to a continuum of care by referring and advocating for appropriate services
• Coordinate care with correctional staff to address inmates' specific needs
• Provide resources, advocacy, and 1:1 support to incarcerated individuals post-release
• Maintain consumer confidentiality in accordance with policies
• Accurately and promptly keep case, file, and program records
• Represent the agency on community committees and coalitions as assigned
• Manage time effectively to meet responsibilities
• Conduct program and service evaluations to measure impact
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and training sessions
• Complete Lancaster County Prison Vendor training successfully
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or related human service field, with experience working with the incarcerated population. Associate degrees with at least two years of relevant experience will also be considered.

REASON FOR NEED: Vacancy

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: Temp to Hire, 20 hours per week

PAY RATE: $19/hr

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Training and Education

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care