Antelope Valley

Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the Fellowship, and is not intended as a complete description. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association�s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

Jump Start is a fully subsidized experiential fellowship program open to graduates with a B.A. or B.S. in any field. This intensive training will cover Principles & Practices of Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation to thoroughly prepare you for work in this rewarding field. Your marketability will also increase through field placements which will include one-on-one interactions with potential employers.

Benefits

Participate in leading edge training that will prepare you for work in a changing mental health field.
Receive tuition and program books.
Intern with potential employers.
Enhance your resume.
Interact with and learn from nationally recognized leaders in the mental health field.
Collect a daily food/travel stipend.

Qualifications: BA/BS in any field.

How to Apply: Visit our website: http://sites.google.com/site/mhajumpstart/clicktojumpstart to download an application. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Lead Peer Supporter (Warm Line)

Location: Project Return Peer Support Network, City of Commerce

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Hours: Part Time; 30 hours per week

Salary: $14.00 Hourly + flexible benefits

Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN) is a program of Mental Health America of Los Angeles. PRPSN is run by people in recovery from mental illness who want to support their peers in having a full life, achieving the optimal level of wellness possible, and reconnecting with the communities of their choice in meaningful ways.

Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association�s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

In close cooperation with the Senior Program Manager, recruits, schedules, supervises trains, directs, and rewards staff in Warm Line in accordance with organizational policy and applicable laws and regulations. Answers Warm Line phones and provides a friendly, welcoming tone for callers. Listens actively to caller concerns and provides information, education, verbal assurance, encouragement and support. Provides or assists in providing referrals to appropriate agencies and services, including intervention or referral to emergency or crisis services if necessary. If or when appropriate, provides advocacy services by researching information for callers, placing phone calls on behalf of the caller, and otherwise directly intervening to connect the caller to a service provider. Actively participates in maintaining the program�s established written system for tracking calls and referrals. Attends and participates in staff meetings and other aspects of the day-to-day operations and community life of the worksite. Works cooperatively with other staff to assure the smooth and seamless delivery of comprehensive Project Return services to the Agency and its members.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Must be calm, patient, empathetic, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively to a wide variety of people. Must have good basic reading and writing skills. Must exhibit good personal judgment and discretion when dealing with others. Must have physical and emotional stamina to spend long periods of time using a telephone. Must be flexible to work evening, weekend hours and holidays. Position is reserved for an individual who has personally lived an experience of psychiatric disability and/or mental illness.

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to Debbie Jackson at PRPSN Office and please reference Lead Peer Supporter Warm Line #192. EOE. 6055 E. Washington Blvd. Suite 900 City of Commerce, CA 90040.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Training Coordinator

Location: Project Return Peer Support Network, City of Commerce

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours: Part Time, [30 hours per week]; some evenings, weekends, & holidays

Pay Rate: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour + flexible benefits

Coordinate, schedule, support and serve as the lead for the Peer Advocate training. Communicate and serve as the lead for the collaborative training with LADMH, and other outside organizations. Provide support for Project Return Peer Support Network trainings, including but not limited to leadership development, regional support and facilitator meetings and hosting CORE VALUES and other training as needed. Coordinate and communicate with internal and external trainers, training logistics, confirmations and pre/post training evaluations. Keep PRPSN staff informed of dates and location of where onsite training will occur. Assist with the design and development of staff and paid volunteers. Assist with design and development of staff and paid volunteer for PRPSN program and staff training when delegated by the Executive Director.

Qualifications: Bachelor�s degree preferred. Minimum three to five years administrating social services or experience providing general clerical administrative duties and educational/training support services, experience in a non-profit setting is highly preferred.. Ability to work extended periods of time with a minimum of supervision, especially in identifying and initiating meaningful activities to stay busy and productive. Ability to be an integral part of a team, create a welcoming environment and respectfully set limits. Knowledgeable in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Must have a flexible work schedule, and be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays. Driving with current class C driver�s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment. Position is reserved for an individual who has personally lived an experience of psychiatric disability and/or mental illness.

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to Debbie Jackson at PRPSN Office at 6055 E. Washington Blvd. Suite 900 Commerce, CA 90040 or email resume and cover letter as a word document or PDF attachment to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Training Coordinator #196 in subject line.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Warm Line Peer Supporter

Location: Project Return Peer Support Network, City of Commerce

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Hours: Part Time; 16 hours per week

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

Under the direction of the Lead Peer Supporter, answers Warm Line phones and provides a friendly, welcoming tone for callers. Listens actively to caller concerns and provides information, education, verbal assurance, encouragement and support. Provides or assists in providing referrals to appropriate agencies and services, including intervention or referral to emergency or crisis services if necessary. If or when appropriate, provides advocacy services by researching information for callers, placing phone calls on behalf of the caller, and otherwise directly intervening to connect the caller to a service provider. Actively participates in maintaining the program�s established written system for tracking calls and referrals. Attends and participates in staff meetings and other aspects of the day-to-day operations and community life of the worksite. Works cooperatively with other staff to assure the smooth and seamless delivery of comprehensive Project Return services to the Agency and its members.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred. Fluent in Spanish preferred. Must be calm, patient, empathetic, have excellent listening skills and the ability to relate positively to a wide variety of people. Must have good basic reading and writing skills. Must exhibit good personal judgment and discretion when dealing with others. Must have physical and emotional stamina to spend long periods of time using a telephone. Must be flexible to work evening, weekend hours and holidays. Position is reserved for an individual who has personally lived an experience of psychiatric disability and/or mental illness.

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to Debbie Jackson at PRPSN Office and please reference Warm Line Peer Supporter #201. EOE. 6055 E. Washington Blvd. Suite 900 City of Commerce, CA 90040.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Regional Administrator

Location: Project Return Peer Support Network, City of Commerce

Reports to: Executive Director of PRPSN

Hours: 40 hrs. Per week [full-time]

Salary: $16.00 to $16.50 Hourly + flexible benefits

Oversees visits to existing groups to provide needed assistance to Service Area Recovery Supporters (SARS) and members to ensure the meetings are functioning smoothly. Provide members with on-going information about general PRPSN functions, including conferences, training, fund raising events, social outings, recreational opportunities, trips and vacations, community involvement opportunities and other similar topics. Coordinate and support the SARS in their assigned region with recruiting and training of Recovery Facilitators and members. Assist SARS with forming new groups, and problem solve though various issues as they come up to ensure the smoothly delivery of groups. Oversee and assist the SARS timely and accurate completion of paperwork. Coordinate and monitor Model Peer Support Group Evaluation process by distributing and collecting PRPSN group evaluation forms on a monthly basis, enter completed evaluations into an excel spreadsheet and utilize information to provide supervision, training and support to SARS in their assigned region. Attends and participates in staff meetings and other aspects of the day-to-day operations and community life of the worksite. Works cooperatively with other staff to assure the smooth and seamless delivery of comprehensive PRPSN services to the Agency and its members.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must be flexible to work when clubs are meeting or general PRPSN activities are taking place, including some weekends and holidays. Ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people. Driving with current class C driver�s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment. Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Position is reserved for an individual who has personally lived an experience of psychiatric disability and/or mental illness.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Self-Sufficiency Coach

Location: TAY Academy, Long Beach

Reports to: Lead Mentor

Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week

Salary: $12 hourly

Works under the supervision of the Lead Mentor. The Self-Sufficiency Coach is responsible for teaching and supporting TAY students in their work adjustment and job skill development. Work with TAY Career Developer, Education Coordinator, and Housing Coordinator to assess students training needs and develop effective teaching interventions. Provide day to day coaching for students at various worksites as assigned. Communicate in a professional manner to student�s supervisors, student�s professors, and student�s landlords.

Qualifications: High School diploma required plus at least one year experience in the human services field. Must possess or very quickly acquire a broad range of basic work skills applicable to a variety of work settings, including manual labor, skilled & unskilled service work, and office work. Must function well in a team-oriented approach to member services. Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends, and on call cell phone services when necessary. Driving with current class C driver�s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.

This position is funded by the County of Los Angeles: Community Development Commission. The funding is only for three years.

How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Self-Sufficiency Coach #190 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Development Administrative Assistant

Location: Broadway Admin

Reports to: Julia Scalise, Chief Development Officer

Hours: Full time, M � F 9 am to 5 pm; some evenings, weekends, & holidays

Pay Rate: $14.42 - $19.23 per hour + flexible benefits

(Annualized equivalent is $30,000 to $40,000)

Will work under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer. The position will cover two areas � Board/Committees coordinator and individual donor activities. The position will provide full support to the Board/Committees by coordinating all meeting logistics, attending meetings; sending out meeting notices; taking/distributing minutes; maintaining roster/ handbooks, preparing annual orientation manual for new members, assisting with preparation for large Board activities such as Board nominations, annual elections and the annual retreat; communicating with Board; drafting, editing and/or producing Board correspondence as necessary or requested. Creating, updates and managing Board files and paper flow system, in hard copy and electronically.

The second area covers supporting the donors/individual giving activities for MHA. This includes the annual funds, special appeals and other projects. Will coordinate logistics for solicitations, create acknowledgement system, manage donor database and communicate with donors, including e-mail updates. Will coordinate special events, working with volunteers and the community. Will assist in other public relations and fund-raising activities, including with grants.

Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or related field required. Must be able to work in fast moving communications and fundraising department. Demonstrated ability to write grammatically correct narrative prose in English. Accurate typing at 45 wpm. Good working knowledge of PCs and printers, and good working knowledge of business software such as word processing, database systems, internet and spreadsheet management and the use of all office machines. Highly organized, including a sharp eye for detail in paperwork and file management, able to handle multiple tasks without losing productivity. Polished telephone manners and a professional demeanor in representing senior executives to donors, constituents, funding sources and the public. Driving with current class C driver�s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.

How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter as a word document or PDF attachment to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Development Administrative Assistant #185 in subject line

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Job Developer

Location: Village, Long Beach

Reports to: Director of Employment and Business Development

Hours: Full time, M � F 9 am to 5 pm; some evenings, weekends, & holidays

Salary: $34,000-42,000 per year DOE/DOQ + flexible benefits

Works as part of a cooperative team to identify, develop and secure jobs in the local community for adults with mental illness. Provides any and all as-necessary support to members who are seeking or maintaining employment. Works with PSC to deliver individualized support to each member. Promotes employment by identifying work opportunities in the community. Maintains on-going support to and rapport with employers with whom members are placed. Identifies and develops individual and group placements, as well as vocational goal-related options. Assists members in finding employment through such supported expectations. Provides initial support to members beginning work and manage the transition to a PSC who will provide long-term support. Provides feedback to the PSC and Director regarding the work performance of members while on the job. Attends department and community meetings as needed or required. Completes all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with MHA and funding source requirements.

Qualifications: BA/BS in a human service field preferred, but not required. Must demonstrate success in developing and securing community employment for tentative individuals with limited work experience. Must have good basic English writing skills and basic computer skills, be highly organized and be able to juggle multiple tasks at one time. Must have a flexible work schedule, and be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays. Driving with current class C driver�s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.

How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Job Developer #203 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Assistant Neighborhood Director West

Location: Village, Long Beach CA

Reports to: Director, Village West

Hours: 40 hrs; per week [full-time]

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year (DOE/DOQ), flexible benefits

Assists Team Leader to recruit, hire, supervise, train, direct, evaluate, reward, discipline and terminate assigned staff in accordance with organizational policy and applicable laws and regulations. Assists in overseeing and managing team budget and expenditures, making adequate and timely adjustments as needed. Participates as a manager in team, staff and community meetings. Assumes leadership or delegates leadership of the day-to-day operations of the team as needed. Oversees a Coordination Plan and/or Personal Service Plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals. Oversees and advocates on behalf of the member to help him/her obtain and keep housing, health care benefits, entitlements etc. Oversees members in their place of residence on an as-needed basis in order to help them live successfully, and to prevent them from becoming homeless. Oversees transportation for members to appointments and on errands when appropriate. Oversees and monitors members� individual and group activities both inside the program and out in the community. Devises and implements strategies for outreach to members who tend to isolate themselves. Provides individual and group coaching, counseling mentoring instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation, and other independent living skills. If licensed and as appropriate based on licensure status and scope of practice, provides individual and group psychotherapeutic services, reviews, monitors and co-signs on member service plans developed by lower level staff, as necessary reviews, monitors and manages psychotherapeutic and/or medical treatment programs of members, and performs other similar professional services and activities as needed within the scope of practice of the license or degree.

Qualifications: Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts preferred. Minimum 3-5 years experience providing direct services to adults with mental illness, substance abusing and/or developmentally disabled population. Excellent organizational skills a must along with good writing skills. Must demonstrate the ability to provide effective supervision and leadership to a diverse staff who possess a wide range of skills, abilities and professional competencies. If applicable must participate in program designed for Licensed Waivered staff to attain supervised hours and be willing to pursue Licensed Clinical Social Worker status. Must have a flexible work schedule, and be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays. Driving with current class C driver�s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.

How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Assistant Director West # 213 in subject line. Please resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.

Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2010