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Jobs at The Transformation Center
Director of Operations
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Operations (DO) is on-site daily and is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Transformation Center. The DO supervises the Program Leaders of the Peer Specialist Certification Program, the Leadership Academy, WRAP Facilitation, Recovery Conversations for Providers, Empowered, R& S Initiative, Peer Facilitators, Recovery Network, and Statewide Youth Coordinator. The DO is responsible for ensuring that all contract/grant requirements are being met, monitoring the quality and quantity of work being done, and is responsible for orientation of all new staff and volunteers. The DO oversees the hiring/termination process, although all final hiring/termination decisions rest with the Executive Director. Requires rolling up your sleeves and a people-friendly, skill-building and inclusive approach.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervision of all Program Leaders;
- Meet with each Program Leader one-on-one at least twice monthly to provide support and discuss issues specific to their programs;
- Provide support/mentoring to all Program Leaders to ensure team empowerment and cohesiveness;
- Work with Program Directors on matters related to staff retention, job descriptions, interviewing , and hiring recommendations;
- Create and implement an employee/volunteer evaluation system;
- Create and implement an orientation process for employees/volunteers;
- Create and implement an employee/volunteer grievance process;
- Create and implement an employee/volunteer termination process;
- Recruit and interview applicants for job openings within the organization in order to refer final candidates to ED for hiring;
- Ensure that all contract/grant requirements are being met including written reports;
- Monitor quality and quantity of work and take necessary steps to ensure that both remain at satisfactory levels;
- Oversee space management of Transformation Center and ensure that all staff have specified work space; and
- Other tasks as may be assigned by the ED.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Certification in non-profit management or relevant degree preferred.
Experience: Five (5) or more years experience with nonprofit organizations, personnel management, policy design and implementation, and supervision of employees. Lived experience as a mental health consumer preferred. Experience working with diverse populations highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated and proven leadership qualities;
- Knowledge, skills, temperament and ability to train/mentor staff;
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to create and implement personnel policies;
- Strong organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills required;
- Proficient computer skills with Internet and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.);
- 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 use office equipment
- Ability to drive a car
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week with some flexibility in scheduling. Salary is in low to mid-forties, range based on experience. 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
Latino Peer Support Network Project Director
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 .
PROJECT DIRECTOR - POSITION SUMMARY
LATINO PEER SUPPORT NETWORK PROJECT
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of M-POWER’s Executive Director, the appropriate candidate will support state-wide Latino Peer Support infrastructure activities to provide Latinos with mental illness an opportunity to participate in culturally-appropriate peer support models. Position is for 32 hours per week.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft and monitor work plan
- Oversee and implement all project activities
- Support the work of the Latino Consumer Advisory Board
- Support the work of project subcommittees
- Collect data related to SAMSHA GPRA requirements as well as other program data determined necessary for evaluation activities
- Oversee confidentiality and participant protection protocols
- Draft all necessary reports and progress updates
- Monitor the budget and oversee contracts
- Provide routine updates to Executive Director and participate in routine supervision
- Ensure coordination and communication across peer support training and network groups
- Coordinate efforts with Cultural Liaison
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a degree in human services or related field, and five or more years experience related to community organizing or mental health supports preferred. An understanding of Massachusetts’ peer support networks is preferred. Bilingual and bicultural capabilities is a must. 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 bilingual verbal/written/computer/ internet skills, regular access to a car.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
No unusual working conditions. Individual will be located in Boston, Worcester or Lawrence and will be required to travel regularly to sites across the state.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
- Ability to frequently or occasionally lift between 10-50 lbs
- Ability to use office equipment
- Ability to drive a car
SALARY RANGE:
This is a 32 hour per week position with some flexibility in scheduling. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications and will be no more than $36,000 (32 hours per week). This position is funded by a three-year grant. 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
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
Jobs at various locations
Metro Suburban Recovery Learning Community
Peer Support Coordinator
Metro Suburban Recovery Learning Community
Peer Support Coordinator
Job Summary: The Peer Support Coordinator will be responsible for the development of peer support groups, recovery groups and one-to-one peer support activities. Additionally the Peer Support Coordinator will develop training programs for consumers/survivors who would like to provide peer support, recovery skill building, WRAP training and group facilitation. The Peer Support Coordinator will train consumers to provide trauma-informed peer support that is directed by the core values of the recovery movement and the mission of the Recovery Learning Community. He/she will provide continued support and supervision for group leaders and those providing 1:1 peer support.
Supervisory Relationships: The Peer Support Coordinator will be supervised by the Program Coordinator.
Employment Status: Regular four-fifths time (.8 FTE) employee.
Salary Range: Starting Salary ranging from $32,000-35,000 annualized.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Training
* Develop & compile training materials for recovery group facilitators, mutual support group facilitators & consumers providing 1:1 support.
* Recruit consumers to be trained to provide peer support.
* Schedule and conduct trainings on providing 1:1 peer support and on recovery group & mutual support group facilitation.
* Use own recovery story and teach others to use their recovery stories in their work.
Supervision
* Provide supervision, support & mentoring to hourly workers providing peer support.
* Supervise RLC’s Peer Support Worker.
Other Duties
* Provide peer trauma-informed peer support, information & referral to consumers calling or walking in to the Resource Connection Center.
* Facilitate support group for Peer Specialists & other Peer Workers working in traditional mental health settings in the Metro Suburban area.
* Assist with the Personal Wellness Recovery Planning Project and the Healthcare Access and Improvements initiative.
Qualifications:
* Experience as a mental health consumer/psychiatric survivor important.
* Extensive experience providing peer support.
* Prior experience facilitating groups.
* Must have training experience.
* Must be an excellent listener.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Supervision experience necessary.
* Familiarity with core values of the recovery movement & trauma-informed care.
* Certification as Massachusetts Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
* Certification as a WRAP trainer (or be willing to begin training asap).
* Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation with ability to travel regionally.
* Ability to work as a team.
* Must have a strong commitment to the consumer movement.
* Ability to juggle several tasks at once.
* Creative problem solving skills a must.
* Sense of humor necessary.
* Being Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural a big plus.
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Metro Suburban RLC
460 Quincy Ave.
Quincy MA. 02169
For more information, please call (617) 472-3237
M-Power/The Transformation Center is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.The Metro Suburban Recovery Learning Community (RLC) is an exciting new project funded by the Department of Mental Health. The RLC’s goal is to develop a regional consumer/survivor community supporting consumers in mental health recovery. The RLC will collaborate with current peer-run organizations within the region & create additional peer-run activities. The RLC will offer information & referral, access to a variety of peer support & self-help activities, individual & systems advocacy and training opportunities. The RLC will stimulate and participate in culture change among mental health services which will focus on promoting resilience, self-determination, empowerment and wellness, rather than a narrow focus on symptom reduction. The Metro Suburban RLC’s office is located in Quincy.Program Coordinator, Riverside Peer Support Program
Riverside’s Peer Support Program is a unique program that offers opportunities for consumers to provide and receive supports to enhance recovery. The Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of the program’s operations. We are seeking an energetic individual who can work independently to hire, train, and offer guidance to peer support workers; match peer support workers with consumers; comfortably interact with DMH representatives, Riverside staff, and other providers; and participate in agency committees. The ideal candidate is a Certified Peer Specialist, or an individual who has a lived history of recovery in the context of mental illness who has participated in a recognized training for learning how to provide services that promote wellness and recovery.
Requirements:
* A lived history of recovery in the context of mental illness.
* An ability to articulate Wellness/Recovery and Empowerment values.
* Related work experience; supervisory experience preferred.
* A college degree, or a high school diploma / GED and significant relevant experience.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
A driver’s license and car is required. This position is for 20 hours/week; hours will be primarily M – F daytime hours, with some flexibility required to accommodate meetings.
if you are interested contact:
Gregory Plante, Psy.D.
Associate Clinical Director
gplante@riversidecc.org
781-246-2003 ext. 236
The Western Mass Recovery Learning Community
The Western Mass RLC has ongoing volunteer and stipended opportunities for individuals interested in facilitating groups, workshops and trainings, etc! Contact the Western Mass RLC for more info.
And, be sure to check back in the fall when the Western Mass RLC anticipates posting the following positions:
Berkshire County Peer Worker (16 hrs)
Franklin County Peer Worker (16 hrs)
Deaf Supports Coordinator (10 hrs)
Contact info is:
Resource Connection Center
187 High Street, Ste 303
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-539-5941
866-641-2853
Web Resources: Links To Sites And Online Articles
Dual recovery support websites
Family support resources
General support resources
Legal, protection, and mental health advocacy links
A collection of websites dealing with mental health advocacy, legal matters, and protection.
Recreational resources
Resources for senior citizens and elderly people with mental illness
Vocational resources