Mental Health First Aid Coordinator

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Health Insurance

Employer Paid Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network seeks an experienced trainer to promote, coordinate, and teach Adult, Youth, and specialty MHFA modules to educators, community members, and local organizations across six counties in Texas.

You will become certified MHFA instructor, deliver trainings in various formats, manage instructor credentials, and build partnerships with community centers. A background in behavioral health and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in public speaking, teaching, or training.
• Behavioral health setting experience preferred.
• Experience in community outreach and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Promote, coordinate, and teach Adult, Youth, and specialty MHFA modules.
• Become certified MHFA instructor and conduct trainings.
• Deliver trainings in classroom, e-learning, or blended environments.
• Recruit and credential MHFA instructors; manage recertification.
• Develop relationships with community centers and MHFA coordinators.
• Coordinate training schedules, registration, billing, and evaluations.
• Arrange and set up trainings; produce course reports and data entries.
• Attend community meetings to market MHFA and establish partnerships.
• Obtain CEUs for MHFA trainings as needed.
• Answer inquiries via phone and email promptly.

Skills

Public speaking

Training delivery

Community outreach

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Trauma-informed care

Learning objectives design

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Psychology / Social Work major coursework

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Zoom

Social media platforms

Job description

This position will be responsible for promoting, coordinating training, and teaching Adult, Youth, and specialty modules to educators, community members and local organizations including public safety, local government agencies, higher education, and non-profits and the public including Mental Health First Aid.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Become certified instructor and conduct MHFA trainings (Adult, Youth and Specialty Modules).
• Effectively present MHFA training information.
• Delivers training in a classroom, e-learning environment and/or blended learning.
• Assist with recruitment of MHFA Instructors.
• Manage credentialing process for MHFA Instructors (re-certification and dual certification).
• Develop and maintain relationships with other Community Center’s and local MHFA Instructors and Coordinators.
• Work with the Education Service Center in the local service area to communicate the trainings offered.
• Develop and implement short- and long- term goals and objectives for the MHFA program.
• Manage program schedule including promotion, registration, billing, and evaluation processes.
• Arrange and set up training events.
• Produce reports, data entry for pre- and post- work, and evaluations for the course and other instructors.
• Conduct outreach and form new partnerships.
• Attend community-based meetings to disseminate and market the MHFA program.
• Secure Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for MHFA training when needed.
• Answer telephone and emails in a timely, professional, friendly and helpful manner.

Experience

• Previous experience in public speaking, teaching, or training in some capacity.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting and work with consumers
• Experience in community outreach.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Psychology, Social Work, Human Resources, organizational development, education, or a related field is preferred. At a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Certificates and Licensures

• Mental Health First Aid instructor in Adult MHFA.
• Mental Health First Aid instructor in Youth MHFA.
• Mental Health First Aid modules and other courses that may become available.
• If not currently certified, you must obtain certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and automobile insurance required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Zoom Video Communications and multiple social media platforms and the ability to utilize the tools.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Superior organizational skills, and the ability to timely and accurately complete tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of training procedures and techniques, of group processes, group dynamics and interpersonal relations, and of instructional and curriculum design.
• Effective problem solver, detail oriented, good professional judgement, and positive attitude.
• Ability to operate a computer, related software, and a telephone, as well as a fax, photocopier, printer, calculator, and scanner.
• Ability to formulate learning objectives, to develop training objectives, to assess the effectiveness of training, to assess training needs and to communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, moderate physical activity such as walking and traveling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk, balance on two feet, stoop, twist, reach with arms and hands.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands include concentration and attention to detain, self-direction, the ability to learn and adapt to changes, exercise discretion and good judgment, exhibit courteous and professional behavior, deal with stressful situations and adhere to center policies and procedures.
• May need to flex schedule for evening and weekend work as job duties demand. Will require travel to work locations within the six (6) county areas served. Travel is 80% local and 20% regional.
• Willingness to teach at work sites of community members. Teach Adult and/or Youth Mental Health First Aid at a minimum three (3) classes per month keeping curriculum fidelity and maintaining high instructors standing.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in center policies and procedures.

Hours:

8AM-5PM M-F with possible variations

Salary:

$45,000-$55,000annually/$21.6346-26.4423hourly **Depending on Education &Experience**

Benefits

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Networkstrives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year
• Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings) **
• **Certain Requirements Apply
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment

Department: Administration
This is a full time position