Peer Specialist Program Coordinator
The Transformation Center is seeking a Director of Operations, a Peer Specialist Program Coordinator and a Latino Peer Support Network Project Director. We are an organization run by and for a diverse community of people with mental health conditions, including those of us with co-occurring addictions recovery needs. We are building an organization that will help the community fully and respectfully welcome people with psychiatric conditions, find out about mental health recovery, learn practical leadership skills, learn about the role of a Peer Specialist in mental health services, increase the transformative impact of peer-operated services, and advocate for realistic solutions in mental health and addictions policy.
For more information about us see: www.m-power.org, www.transformation-center.org (under construction) and www.mamhtransformation.org .
PEER SPECIALIST PROGRAM COORDINATOR - POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Program Leader – CPSP is a fulltime position with responsibility for all aspects of each 8-day intensive educational training program designed to teach those who complete the training how to guide others through their own recovery. An understanding of Massachusetts’ peer support networks is preferred. This position requires strong project management skills and partnership building skills. Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to work both independently and well with others. Candidate must be able to effectively integrate work activities led by him/her with a variety of tasks managed by others. Essential skills for this position include the ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups and state agencies, manage contracts, develop and implement work plans, multi-task, and build internal and external relationships. Candidates must have excellent verbal/written/computer/ internet skills, regular access to a car.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with Peer Specialists, Peer Specialist Training Team, Recovery Learning Communities, mental health providers, mental health payors, researchers and evaluators to develop quality and effectiveness of the program.
- Provide program information to interested persons/programs;
- Coordinate application review, participant selection and lodging & logistics for eight day trainings
- Supervise a training team of consultants and oversee curriculum and examination revisions
- Oversee CPSP budget;
- Maintain mailing list/contact information of interested persons/programs; and statistics on participant demographics and CPS employment of program graduates;
- Maintain helpful contact with CPS graduates and CPSs to ensure quality of the program
- Facilitate study sessions; train and provide support to tutoring consultants;
- Train and provide support to exam staff in conducting oral exams and in scoring written exams; Act as proctor for and score written exams, and conduct oral exams;
- Collaborate with evaluators and researchers of the project;
- Other tasks as may be assigned by Director of Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Relevant college degree
Experience: Five (5) or more years experience in community organizing, training or mental health recovery program. Lived experience as a mental health consumer preferred. Experience working with diverse populations highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills required;
- Strong skills as a trainer
- Strong organizational and logistics skills required;
- Proficient computer skills with Internet and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.);
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to support and supervise;
- Knowledge, skills and ability to create and adhere to time and task schedules;
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to work standard office equipment;
- Understanding of issues facing mental health consumers; and
- Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to frequently or occasionally lift between 10-50 lbs
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to use office equipment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Valid MA Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time 40 hour per week position. Salary is $30 – 32K. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, life insurance and vacation and sick leave after successful completion of the introductory period of ninety (90) days
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Transformation Center provides equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
RESPONSES
Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Ann Stillman – Administrative Coordinator
M-POWER & The Transformation Center
98 Magazine Street Roxbury, MA 02119
617-442-4111; ann@m-power.org
updated 12/2007