Job Description:
PRS Training Manager
Position Description
The mission of MHAOhio is to transform how people think about mental illness, make it easier to get help, and give people the support they need to get better and stay better. Our guiding principles include responsibility, respect, inclusivity, expertise, trust, communication, emotional health, and equity. We are committed to recruiting and continually cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. MHAOhio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The PRS Training Manager oversees statewide and local certification trainings and local recruitment activities of the Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) program, and activities that support local PRS in the workplace. The position interfaces with partner organizations throughout the community to collaborate on promotion of peer support, planning and delivering recruitment events, and building new programming to support prospective and certified PRS.
Schedule & Supervision
Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Occasional weekend/evening hours.
Reports to Senior Director of Workplace Health and Education.
Job Duties
· Manage certification training and recruitment activities of the Peer Recovery Supporter program funded by the ADAMH Board of Franklin County and OhioMHAS.
· Supervise the PRS Training Coordinators (2) who are responsible for review of applications, database management, and planning and delivery of trainings.
· Conduct outreach to PRS employers, providers interested in peer support, advocacy organizations, government agencies, and Peer Run Organizations to promote programming and cultivate relationships with other organizations in the peer support field.
· Review and analyze data to ensure equitable and inclusive delivery of trainings and support services.
· Manage program efforts to support peers in the workplace, including support groups, continuing education trainings, and other events that promote networking and education for PRS.
· Lead the PRS Recruitment Event Planning Committee (a committee of the Peer Employer Learning Collaborative)
· Manage the planning and delivery of two recruitment events per year, including venue selection, development of educational content, soliciting sponsorships, and arranging logistics
· Solicit content, draft articles and compile resources, trainings and jobs for the monthly PRS Newsletter
· Manage the twice-monthly PRS Group, including supporting facilitators, tracking attendance, and promoting the group as needed
· Manage ongoing efforts to assess the needs and workplace experiences of PRS and the needs and effectiveness of their employers.
Other Responsibilities
· Represent MHAOhio at events, on panels, in advisory groups or workgroups when appropriate.
· Other duties, within reason and scope of the position’s primary duties, may be assigned after consultation with employee and supervisor.
Qualifications
· Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field
· Three years’ experience; ability to communicate well orally and in writing
· Mental health background and passion desirable
· The ability to work effectively with diverse people and communities, contribute to a collaborative team, and be people-centric
· Ability to work well independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment, managing multiple priorities with efficiency and organization
· Demonstrated attention and accuracy to detail
· Proficient with database management and Microsoft Office products, preferably in macOS
· Ability to fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality
Salary Range
$48,000 – $52,000
Benefits
· 80% employer-covered medical, dental and vision insurance policies starting 30 days after hire
· 100% employer-paid life insurance policy starting 6 months after start date
· Access to a 403B plan
· Mileage and phone reimbursement (where applicable)
· Agency-paid professional development (up to a certain amount)
· 24 days of PTO for vacation and illness (sick time can be used upon accrual, vacation time after 6
· months of employment)
· 11 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; 5 paid mental health days
· Additional PTO for bereavement (5 days) and parental leave (9 weeks)