JOB PURPOSE: The goal for the Mental Health First Aid Outreach Coordinator is to increase awareness of MHFA training, increase the number of MHFA training sessions available, and increase the number of overall trainings completed. It is the responsibility of the Outreach Coordinator to ensure that all requirements listed in the HHSC Mental Health First Aid Contract are met. Performs MHFA training to ensure the Center is in compliance with contract obligations. Work includes the preparation of reports, coordination of trainings throughout the 4-county area, collaboration with other Centers and cultivation of positive relationships with various community stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Four-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services. Experience in public speaking or training preferred. 

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE):   Four-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services. Must complete and maintain certification as an instructor in Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid (to be completed upon employment if not currently certified).

DRIVING REQUIRED:    Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Computer - skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):

• May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. 
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business.  Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• May be required to provide on-call duties. 
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required. 
• Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
• Must be physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.