Program Coordinator - Self Help, Advocacy, and Education

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

MHA is seeking a full time Program Coordinator to join our Self Help, Advocacy, and Education (CAP) Program! Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers. 

Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association: 

• Joining the staff of supportive and team-oriented individuals
• MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
• Excellent benefits package available 
• Retention Incentive provided after completion of 6-month anniversary 

Qualifications:

• Individual must possess a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field and a minimum of two years of work experience coordinating a volunteer program.   
• Must be flexible and available for evening and/or weekend activities, as needed.                    
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of transporting passengers to consumer activities
• Provide transportation to consumers, as needed.
• Facilitating member interactions to promote self-help, mutual support and advocacy;
• Scheduling and facilitation of self-help programs;
• Researching community activities and compiling them into a monthly schedule of events for Social Club schedule;
• Outreaching potential and current social club members to encourage attendance and arranging transportation to and from activities
• Facilitating CAP member participation in boards and committees
• Emphasizing and nurturing consumer’s self-advocacy initiative
• Providing transportation to self-advocacy forums
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of consumer programs
• Coordinating and scheduling transportation and routes for Community Rides
• Assisting with the facilitation of monthly CAP membership meeting.
• Manages and provides support to program drivers and volunteers, as needed.
• Provides trainings and education to the community. 
• Attends tabling events, fairs, and all other events assigned by the Program Director.

• Provide ‘Information and Referral’ services.
• Provide specialized information and referral and case advocacy assistance to MHA program consumers.

• Overseeing the operation of the ‘Community Companions Program’, including recruiting volunteers, assessing readiness of consumers, matchmaking, record keeping and providing ongoing support to participants.

• Record keeping as required by funding sources through the electronic clinical record software, and/or accreditation agencies.
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.

Generous 401(k) match.

Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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