Mental Health First Aid Instructor - On Call

About the role

This is a grant-funded position in the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. The grant HOPE is a UNT Dallas program supported by a five-year (2022-2027) federal grant awarded from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). This grant is focused on providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to a large audience of individuals so that they can recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and identify resources available in the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the MHFA curriculum to the participants.
• Helping with training logistics such as scheduling sessions and registration of participants.
• Promote the training event in the community.
• Collect participant data during the session.

Requirements

• Mental Health First Aid instructor certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Proficiency to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data, and to prepare reports from such records.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work of others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in sociology, psychology, public health, or any other related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of the MHFA curriculum.
• Excellent customer service skills, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently.
• Responsible, reliable and punctual.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Weekdays or weekends based on need.