Education and Outreach Presenter

Description

POSITION TITLE: Education and Outreach Presenter  

PROGRAM/LOCATION: TMHA High School Program and Community Outreach/ San Luis Obispo 

POSITION SUMMARY:

TMHA’s High School Program began in 2017, and has presented customized mental health curriculums to over 1,500 students each year.  The primary curriculum, Mental Health 101, provides each student with mental health awareness, self-care options, and the ability to recognize when peers are in distress. This curriculum is presented in freshman Health classes at each participating High School, and has been modified for Middle School students as well.  The curriculum is paired with engaging activities to help students understand content.  In recent years, the program has expanded to include lesson plans and on-campus peer support groups.

TMHA’s Outreach activities include participation in community health fairs, local events like Pride in the Plaza, and presentations to small groups.  TMHA also hosts community events on a regular basis, most notably Journey of Hope and the Opening Minds Art Show.

Each Education & Outreach Presenter will work directly with the Education & Outreach Coordinator to learn and implement information about TMHA’s services for community presentations, and learn and implement the Mental Health 101 curriculum for the High School Program to provide trauma informed care to students. 

This position promotes the TMHA mission and mental health education in the community, and works with the Education & Outreach Coordinator and the Community Engagement Team to promote special events and educational campaigns. In all areas of work, each Education & Outreach Presenter will uphold the program philosophy, promoting recovery, wellness, and Trauma-Informed Care. 

This is a Part-Time position, with duties dictated by community opportunities and school-based assignments throughout the year.  Each Education & Outreach Presenter will receive assignments and schedule from the Education & Outreach Coordinator and will frequently work in team settings, either co-presenting or alternating class periods.

HOURS/ SALARY:

Part-Time, non-exempt position. 20 hours per week. Anticipated hiring range is $22.00-$23.00. Includes a generous individual benefits package that includes critical illness benefits, accident benefits, 403b retirement (with up to a 5% employer match) paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well. (*Full Salary Schedule $22.00-$24.72 per hour). 

EMPLOYEE PERKS:

A few of our helpful employee benefits include membership discounts to various local fitness centers. We offer years of service gift cards to businesses of your choice. We offer gift cards for walking, biking, or carpooling to work as well as 20% discount for shopping at our Growing Grounds Downtown Store/Nursey/ Farm. We host two employee appreciation events for employees and their families yearly. We practice Trauma Informed Care Principles, Guidelines for Collaborative Conversations, and encourage the use of pronouns. We mindfully promote equality, respect and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the fascinating characteristics that make us different! TMHA is also a pet friendly workplace (upon approval)!

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Transitions – Mental Health Association is a leading non-profit agency committed to providing comprehensive mental health services and support to individuals and families by inspiring hope, growth, recovery and wellness in our communities.  TMHA has decades of experience with teams of compassionate staff. TMHA is a driving force in improving mental health and wellness in our communities and a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions. 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Transitions-Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

High School Program:

1. Under the supervision of the Education & Outreach Coordinator, become fluent in TMHA’s Mental Health 101 curriculum and its full audio/visual presentation.

2. Deliver educational presentations in classrooms throughout San Luis Obispo County, including High Schools, Middle Schools, and local colleges. 

3. Deliver tailored presentations to outside agencies, faith-based groups, and community forums.

4. Delive