Support Group Coordinator-Alabama residency is required

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Support Group Coordinator
Salary Range: $15-$20 per hour
Location:  Hoover, AL (Remote)
Reports to:  Support Group Director
FTE: .5 (20-25 hours per week)

Job Summary

The Support Group Coordinator is responsible for promoting and advertising Wings support groups, facilitating online support groups as needed, collecting and organizing monthly data related to Wings support groups, and supporting the Support Group Director as needed.

Essential Duties

• Facilitate online support groups as needed;
• Assist support group facilitators with technical issues;
• Assist Support Group Director with the development of a resource library of PowerPoints and handouts with group topics for Certified Peer Specialists;
• Assist Support Group Director with public education and awareness of Certified Peer Specialists and their role in the mental health system of care;
• Assist with publicizing and raising awareness of Wings support groups;
• Promote Support Group participation via social media; Create content for social media;
• Assist with monthly data collection;
• Assist with monthly group meetings and one-on-one meetings with Support Group facilitators;
• Maintain regular and open communication with the Support Group Director regarding any questions or concerns;
• Daily review of emails and providing timely responses;
• Some travel throughout the state (travel expenses reimbursed); and
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience, including supervision of staff;
• Willingness to complete peer supervisor training;
• Prior experience working in the area of mental health with an emphasis on community engagement and empowerment;
• Alabama Certified Peer Specialist or willingness to complete CPS training at the next available opportunity whether in person or online (travel costs will be reimbursed);
• Reliable internet and cellphone service;
• Cellphone and laptop which meets the standards for attending and conducting work remotely is required (cellphone may not substitute for laptop for support group meetings);
• Reliable means and willingness to travel as needed.

Environment and Scheduling

• Remote position
• Travel Required (30%) (Travel Expenses Reimbursed)