Peer Trainer: Mental Health Awareness- Per-Diem- 6217

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to mental health awareness and training. This part-time hybrid role focuses on providing Mental Health First Aid training to diverse groups, including educators, first responders, and social service providers. You will leverage your lived experience and professional skills to enhance training effectiveness. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. Embrace a meaningful career path while enjoying flexible working conditions and a range of employee benefits that prioritize your well-being and growth.

Benefits

Ample paid time off

403b Retirement Plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Internal career fairs

Annual wellness stipend

FREE counseling sessions

FREE Calm app subscription

Fun employee activities

Leadership luncheons with CEO

Qualifications

• Must have Adult MHFA Instructor Certification at hire.
• Experience with mental illness or substance use disorders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide MHFA training to various professionals and agencies.
• Maintain certification and collect trainee feedback.

Skills

Mental Health First Aid Training

Instructor Certification

Lived Experience with Mental Illness

Education

Adult MHFA Instructor Certification

Youth MHFA Instructor Certification

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: CHRPE006217

Posted: January 14, 2025

Job Type: Part-Time, Hybrid

Locations

Remote - Connecticut
2 Waterside Xing
Suite 401
Windsor, CT 06095, USA

Scheduled Hours: As Needed

Program/Location: Mental Health First Aid Awareness; Windsor, CT. *Mostly remote with some in-person meetings in the Tolland, Windham, and Hartford Counties required.

MHAT will utilize the evidenced based training curriculums of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Youth MHFA (YMHFA) to train individuals and groups that can benefit from mental health awareness training in the communities CHR serves. We seek to train a diverse group of individuals including social and human service staff, criminal justice professionals, veterans, first responders, K-12 teachers/staff, and community college personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Have and Maintain Adult MHFA Instructor Certification. Youth MHFA Instructor certification a plus.
• Provide MHFA training to professional and social service providers from a variety of agencies, including professionals in schools, criminal justice, emergency personnel, community college, veteran groups, and social service agencies.
• Collect trainee sign-in sheets, trainee satisfaction, and knowledge-based surveys.

Qualifications

Experience: Have lived experience with mental illness or substance use disorders and willingness to share experience to enhance training where appropriate.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Adult MHFA Instructor Certification at hire. Youth MHFA Instructor Certification a plus.

Why Join CHR?

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Compensation: $20.00/hr

*Our per diem and fee-for-service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!