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Executive Director - Council System of Maine (CCSM) (ME) Executive Director - Council System of Maine (CCSM) (ME)Posted 4/16/2008 The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is recruiting an Executive Director. The CCSM Executive Director is responsible for overseeing outreach efforts for the CCSM, implementing goals established by the Statewide Consumer Council, and overseeing CCSM staff and budget. The CCSM is Maine’s largest effort to assure an effective, independent consumer voice in development of public policy. Qualifications: Applicants must be a current or former consumer of mental health services, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a college degree is preferred (business related field preferable), ability to develop and manage a budget, and excellent computer skills. For more information: Call Lydia Richard at 1-888-375-5969 (in Maine) or 207-941-4734, email lrichard@thenetwork123.com. Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:
Application deadline is April 25, 2008. Resource Housing Broker - Empowerment Initiatives Inc. (OR)Posted 4/16/2008 Empowerment Initiatives Inc. of Oregon is seeking to fill one resource broker position for our new housing brokerage: This position is full-time, starting salary $30,000+ DOE with full medical, dental, vision, long and short term disability benefits. Applicants must have bachelor's degree in related mental health field and at least one year experience in the area of mental health or transition-aged youth services or an equivalent combination of training and work/personal experience related to mental health. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about housing programs and resources in the Multnomah County area and have experience supporting differently abled individuals living in community housing. General Summary of Duties – Housing Resource Broker The Housing Resource Broker works under the supervision of the Brokerage Services Coordinator. The Housing Resource Broker will work with 15-25 program participants with a focus on successful transition to stable independent community housing. Program participants will include adults with mental health diagnoses transitioning out of group homes and foster homes as well as transition aged youth (16-24) with mental health diagnoses and/or institutional histories transitioning into community housing. The resource broker supports participants to succeed in this transition through the use of person-directed planning and self-directed support funds. The resource broker provides person-directed planning, helps participants develop support plans and budgets, identifies housing resources, coordinates referrals to agencies, and monitors progress throughout the program. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until position is filled. You will not be contacted unless chosen for an interview. We will only keep on file resumes of applicants who are chosen for an interview. Please email resume and cover letter to azulich@chooseempowerment.com. Empowerment Initiatives is an Affirmative Action employer. Empowerment Initiatives does not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, or because of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual preference, disability, age or marital status, in regard to all phases of employment and services, including recruitment, selection, appointment, and training. Insofar as possible, Empowerment Initiatives attempts to staff positions with individuals who, through similar personal experience and with appropriate skills, can understand the needs of customers with mental health issues and provide effective assistance. About Empowerment Initiatives . . . Empowerment Initiatives, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by and for former and present consumers of the mental health system. It is the mission of Empowerment Initiatives Inc. to be a catalyst providing individuals who experience mental health issues opportunities for choice and development of personal goals, using the four principles of self-determination: freedom, authority, responsibility, and support. Mental Health Case Manager - SOAR Case Management Services (WI)Posted 3/20/2008 Consumer run mental health case management agency seeks a passionate, energetic, human rights oriented staff member interested in growing with us as our agency grows. A SOAR Case Manager is ideally: a compassionate, insightful, detail-oriented, innovative individual. Must be self-directed and a team player. SOAR Case Management is committed to moving forward as an agency and continuing to be a positive influence on Dane County’s mental health community, the nation and the world, by creating and providing ever more humanistic mental health services. Our services are designed with, for, and by the individual served. New case managers must be devoted to building and improving our agency, the Madison Model, and positively influencing Community Mental Health services as a whole. BA and experience required. Fluency in Spanish or American sign language a plus. We welcome applications from recovering/recovered individuals. Please see www.hvn-usa.org/articles.html for more information about SOAR Case Management and the Madison Model of Community Mental Health Care. E-mail letter of interest and resume to soar_cm@sbcglobal.net or mail to Executive Director, Adam Strom, SOAR Case Management Service Inc 1810 South Park Street #205, Madison Wisconsin 53713 Description of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications: The Case Manager is responsible for efficiently managing a caseload of approx. 20 consumers as they work towards stability and independence.
Prior experience required: Previous experience with disabled persons, experience working with others in a collaborative setting. Personal qualities: Detail oriented, flexible, hardworking, reliable, and takes initiative. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Good interpersonal skills. Must see tasks though to the end, seeking help if needed. Must take direction well. Hours: 40 hours/week. 9-5 Benefits/Compensation: Starting wage: $14.00/hr. We offer 80% health/dental, disability insurance, generous vacation/sick, 403b. Equal Employment Opportunity: SOAR Case Management Services Inc. 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. Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Program Director, VOCAL CO-OP (VA)Posted 3/7/2008 We are seeking a Program Director for the VOCAL CO-OP, a collective of peer-run mental health programs. We are seeking candidates who care about mental health disability rights; enjoy helping strengthen grassroots, social justice groups; and have experience helping nonprofit programs grow and flourish. 20 hrs/week, includes benefits. Find out more at below, or visit: http://vocalvirginia.org/Jobs.htm Do you care about mental health empowerment and recovery? Do you enjoy helping strengthen grassroots, social justice groups? Do you have experience helping nonprofit programs grow and flourish? We are pleased to announce a job opening for a Program Director of the VOCAL CO-OP (Consumer Owned & Operated Programs). The CO-OP is collective of peer-run mental health programs in Virginia. We provide training, support and advocacy to help strengthen grassroots groups throughout the state. Our past projects have included mini-grants, training programs, toolkits, gatherings and leadership retreats, statewide advocacy, and new program development. Peer-run programs (also known as "consumer-run" programs) are programs that are designed, led, and governed by people who have been diagnosed with mental illness. Our member programs include drop-in center, employment center, recovery groups, training programs, advocacy groups, and more. The VOCAL CO-OP is a program of VOCAL - a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health empowerment, recovery, and peer leadership. VOCAL is a 100% consumer-run organization. To find out more about us, please visit our website: www.vocalsupportcenter.org Qualifications: We are seeking a new Program Director with the following background:
Duties & Responsibilities The VOCAL CO-OP Program Director provides support and assistance to consumer-run programs. Types of assistance may vary depending on the needs of the programs, and the strengths and talents of the new Program Director (examples might include: program consultations, coaching program leaders, leading trainings or organizing events with professional trainers, assisting programs with strategic planning, answering questions about nonprofit management issues, or providing guidance and support to new programs) VOCAL has offices in Charlottesville, Richmond, and Harrisonburg. Working from a home office in another area of the state is possible. We are also seeking a candidate who has the ability to travel to visit programs throughout Virginia (mileage and travel expenses for program visits will be reimbursed). The VOCAL CO-OP is one of three programs run by VOCAL. The CO-OP Program Director reports to the Executive Director, and works in collaboration with a CO-OP Nonprofit Consultant, VOCAL Board of Directors, Bookkeeper, other VOCAL staff, and consumer program leaders across the state. Specific duties include:
Salary & Benefits Salary is $17.50/hour for 20 hours per week. Benefits include pro-rated health insurance, pro-rated sick/holiday/vacation days, and a 4013b plan. Other Benefits include: A great work environment with people who enjoy working together and believe in the work they do. Access to staff development funds to strengthen your skills. A flexible work schedule. To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and three references. In your cover letter, please include why you wish to work for a consumer-run organization. Email to jobs@vocalvirginia.org. Email resumes are strongly preferred. You can also mail to: VOCAL CO-OP, P.O. Box 1248, Charlottesville, VA, 22902. Closing date: March 31st, 2008. The VOCAL CO-OP is made possible thanks to support from Virginia DMHMRSAS. VOCAL is an equal-opportunity employer. VOCAL Executive Assistant / Administrative Coordinator, Charlottesville, VAPosted 3/7/2008 We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator who cares about mental health recovery; has administrative experience and skills; and can collaborate to create a warm, welcoming and productive office environment. 20 hrs/week, includes benefits. Find out more below, or visit: http://vocalvirginia.org/Jobs.htm The Virginia Organization of Consumers Asserting Leadership (VOCAL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health recovery, empowerment and peer leadership. Learn more about VOCAL at www.vocalsupportcenter.org VOCAL is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support that will help build and strengthen Virginia's mental health disability rights movement. The Executive Assistant is directly responsible to the Executive Director. Position is located in Charlottesville, VA. Duties include:
Qualifications:
Salary & Benefits Salary is $15.50/hour, for 20 hours per week. Benefits include pro-rated health insurance, pro-rated sick/holiday/ vacation days, and a 4013b plan. Other Benefits include: A great work environment with people who enjoy working together and believe in the work they do, and access to staff development funds to strengthen your skills. To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and three references. If you wish, you may also enclose 1 to 3 brief writing samples. Please send to jobs@vocalvirginia.org. Email resumes preferred. VOCAL, P.O. Box 1248, Charlottesville, VA 22902. VOCAL is an equal-opportunity employer. Senior Director, Consumer Advocacy - Mental Health America (VA)Posted 2/27/2008 Support mental health consumers by assisting consumer-run, community-based nonprofits with organizational development and nonprofit management through training, technical assistance and publications. Expertise in nonprofit development, community organizing, coalition building, and mental health advocacy a must. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and first-hand experience in mental health recovery required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and knowledge of issues in the mental health movement. Position requires the ability to create work products within established deadlines, deliver presentations to large groups and travel out of state. How to Apply: Please send cover letter/letter of interest, resume and one-page writing sample via e-mail to jobs@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please type "Senior Director, Consumer Advocacy" in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE. Director of the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs, Washington DC - DS-301-14.Posted 1/25/2008 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Introduction This position is located in the Office of Director of the Department of Mental Health (DMH). DMH is comprised of three distinct entities: The Mental Health Authority, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, and the DC Community Services Agency (DC CSA). In its role as the mental health authority the Department is responsible for oversight, funding, monitoring and planning for District residents. Saint Elizabeths Hospital is the District’s public psychiatric hospital and provides inpatient services to approximately 400 District residents who are both court committed and are civil patients. The DC CSA provides a range of community based services to adults, children, youth, and their families. The mission of the Department of Mental Health is to develop, support, and oversee a comprehensive, community-based, consumer-driven, culturally competent, quality mental health system in response to the needs of individuals and families in the District of Columbia. The DMH Director directs the operation of the Department; advises the Mayor and City Administrator on mental health services programs; determines the Department’s policy and procedures; coordinates the Department’s activities; promotes cooperation with private providers and public agencies; directs analysis and evaluation of services; and develops standards, rules, and regulations. The incumbent of this position serves as Director, Office of Consumer and Family Affairs. As Director, the incumbent provides leadership and direction in planning, developing, and coordinating ways to promote involvement of consumers and family members of the District of Columbia into the Mental Health System’s planning and delivery efforts for adults and children. Position Controls The incumbent reports to the Director, DMH, who provides general administrative direction. The incumbent works with wide latitude for taking independent action and using sound judgment to achieve goals and objectives. The incumbent is relied upon to exercise initiative, sound judgment, extensive analytical and evaluative skills and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the organizations, laws and governing regulations, to interpret, adapt, apply and propose guidelines to deal with specific situations and problems as they arise. Work is appraised in terms of fulfillment of program objectives, effect of advice, and contributions to the District and the Department. Major Duties The incumbent serves as Director, Office of Consumer and Family Affairs and is responsible for the following:
The incumbent manages, plans, develops, organizes, monitors, and directs programs and services in the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs. Makes decisions affecting:
The incumbent exercises leadership for the OCFA program.
The incumbent develops and fosters citywide service relationships and interagency linkages.
Provides supervision and oversight of OCFA staff activities and issues policy guidance.
Other Significant Facts This position requires expertise and comprehensive knowledge of consumer and family affairs including but not limited to:
Where to Apply:
Details: See Vacancy Announcement at http://dmh.dc.gov/dmh/frames.asp?doc=/dmh/lib/dmh/pdf/vacancies/MHA-08-54.pdf (includes links to Department of Mental Health)
Program Coordinator, Riverside Peer Support Program (MA)Posted 1/11/2008 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:
If you are interested contact:
The Transformation Center & M-POWER (MA)Posted 10/24/07 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. Director of Operations - The Transformation Center & M-POWER (MA)Posted 10/24/07 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
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:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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:
Latino Peer Support Network Project Director - The Transformation Center & M-POWER (MA)Posted 10/24/07 PROJECT DIRECTOR - POSITION SUMMARY 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:
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:
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:
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