Mental Health Outreach Engagement and Promotion Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and engagement within the community, to create community awareness and educational opportunities on the impact & development of mental illness
• Create and implement in-person activities, events, and workshops to engage and outreach target population
• Recruit and conduct Community Resiliency Model workshops
• Conduct resource-mapping and develop/utilize a needs assessment in collaboration with community entities/residents to expand understanding of core issues in the community
• Provide one-on-one psychosocial support meetings and navigation services or collaboration with community members to identify essential supports and linkage as needed by participants
• Provide individual and community advocacy
• Facilitate educational groups such as community psychoeducation
• Provide trauma-informed activities such as art therapy, mindfulness, healing gardens, etc.
• Help to establish and maintain community led groups (peer-to-peer support)
• Implement a trauma informed approach, to include empathy and compassion
• Provide linkage and support to community members via community events and/or one-on-one
• Document all activities, service plans, and input data on a regular basis into EHR
• Attend regular staff meetings, DMH required (meetings/trainings) as well as community meetings

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with one year of experience providing psychosocial rehab related services to homeless and/or disabled population
• Must exhibit good personal judgment, a non-bias attitude, sensitivity, and discretion when dealing with others
• Applicants with lived experience of homelessness, mental health concerns, or substance use desirable
• Ability to provide a welcoming environment and skill in engaging new members
• Must possess a high level of tolerance, patience, and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple needs, issues, and problematic behavioral characteristics
• Must be sensitive to racial, cultural, ethnic, or other community-based concerns that cause barriers to care
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be able to juggle multiple tasks without losing productivity
• Must function well in a team-oriented approach to member services
• Knowledgeable in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Knowledge of social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, desirable
• Must function well in a team-oriented approach to member services and fast-paced environment
• Must be able to maintain an empathetic view for individuals in severe need and be able to juggle a variety of barriers that keep individuals from successful personal and community living
• Knowledge and practical application of motivational interviewing and harm reduction desired
• Knowledge of juvenile justice systems, court systems, and foster care highly desirable
• Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends, and on call cell phone services when necessary
• Spanish speaking a plus, but not required
• Driving with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA’s liability insurance are conditions of employment
• TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of continued employment
• COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment
• Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7-year period

Salary Description

$24.00 per hour