Early Psychosis SEES and Case Manager Training Lead

Under the general direction of EPI-CAL leadership, the Program Specialist will lead the Case Manager and Supported Education and Employment Services (SEES) pathway team as part of the EPI-CAL Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) evidence-based practice for early psychosis intervention Center of Excellence for First Episode Psychosis program.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and/or revise existing curriculum, toolkits, resources, and web materials, either independently or in collaboration with other subject matter experts (SMEs) via an integrated training development approach.
• Provide individual and group consultation services and technical assistance.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with state and county contacts, external project collaborators, and advisory committee members.
• Work with leadership and project management to track the project work of Case Manager and SEES team members and/or consultants, develop and manage work plans, and monitor the Case Manager and SEES portion of the project budget.
• Uphold commitment to inclusivity by bringing cultural humility and a person-centered approach to all work activities and deliverables.
• Breakdown of key responsibilities:
  • 40% - Training, Consultation Services, and Technical Assistance Facilitation
  • 25% - Project Management
  • 25% - Program Development, Analysis, and Evaluation
  • 10% - Outreach

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Previous full-time work experience is required.
• In-depth experience and knowledge of Case Manager and SEES best practices and principles, including in systems serving youth and families receiving mental health services.
• Project management experience including project oversight, establishment and adjustment of priorities to meet deadlines, workplan development and monitoring, adherence to project scope and budget, and evaluation of completed work products according to defined objectives.
• Experience identifying and evaluating program needs to develop and implement new programs/services making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
• Experience in facilitating meetings, workshops, or trainings.
• Experience working effectively both independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse constituency of professionals and clients.
• Ability to design engaging and innovative learning experiences that capture the interest of participants and facilitate effective learning (formal curriculum writing experience not required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with adolescents and young adults with physical or mental health difficulties and their families (e.g., volunteer in hospital or clinic, experience in community program providing such supports or services).
• Experience with public speaking.
• Skill to assess client training and professional development needs.
• Ability to analyze policy and legislation proposed and implemented at federal, state, and county levels of government; assess implications for the Case Manager and SEES component of EPI-CAL CSC.
• Knowledge of transfer of learning theories and practices.

Benefits

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees.
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources.
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,800.00 - $4,996.55 biweekly.

Schedule

• Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work).

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Walking: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Sitting: Continuous, 6 to 8+ hours.
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Twisting: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Reaching overhead: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous, 6 to 8+ hours.

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Continuous, 6 to 8+ hours.
• Complex problem solving/reasoning: Frequent, 3 to 6 hours.
• Ability to organize & prioritize: Continuous, 6 to 8+ hours.
• Communication skills: Continuous, 6 to 8+ hours.
• Numerical skills: Frequent, 3 to 6 hours.
• Constant Interaction: Continuous, 6 to 8+ hours.
• Customer/Patient Contact: Occasional, up to 3 hours.
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks: Continuous, 6 to 8+ hours.