Culturally Specific OPTIC Facilitator

4 weeks ago

Portland, United States The Mental Health Association of Oregon Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) Culturally Specific OPTIC Facilitator Job Description


PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $30.21/hour depending on experience

Full-time equivalent (FTE): Up to an average of 1 FTE annually.

Hours: Weekly hours average 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and may fluctuate to meet training schedule needs. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Location: MHAAO office is in NE Portland and other sites as needed.

BENEFITS: This is a benefitted position

REPORTS TO: Training Center Manager

DEPARTMENT: OPTIC

JOB SUMMARY: OPTIC is MHAAO’s Oregon Peer Training and Innovations Center program. The Facilitator is a vital member of the OPTIC team. The Facilitator provides training facilitation and support services in the delivery of the Peer Wellness Specialist training and other trainings we develop.

We are looking for Facilitators to join our team who:

  • share MHAAO’s mission and values
  • hold and model strong Peer values
  • enjoy learning and supporting others in their learning
  • have a strong understanding of the importance of training peers to do the work
The Role Training delivery

Facilitators train hundreds of people annually through our Peer Wellness Specialist and Culturally Specific, Black/Afrocentric Peer Wellness Specialist modules, both in-person and online. They engage students throughout training, ensuring a solid understanding of training content while navigating and addressing learning opportunities and challenging situations.

Maintaining strong peer values

Facilitators maintain strong peer values in all training delivery and development opportunities (e.g., acknowledging and respecting lived experience, validating shares, engaging the class, cultural awareness and sensitivity, trauma-informed practice, and belief in recovery for all). They relate training content to relevant real-life examples and present culturally specific training using trauma-informed practices.

Collaboration

Facilitators work closely and collegially with their co-facilitators to ensure students have a positive learning experience. While not actively facilitating, they provide co-facilitation support by responding to questions, gauging class engagement, and contributing when appropriate and relevant. They also assist the co-facilitator/OPTIC program coordinator with final training day preparations and information gathering, such as student applications and tests.


Other responsibilities

Facilitators also participate in MHAAO staff meetings, OPTIC team and admin meetings, organizational functions, our annual Peerpocalypse Conference, and additional duties as assigned.

Position requirements:
  • Given the importance of lived experience in leading culturally specific training, preference for this position will be given to candidates who identify as Black or African-American.
  • Certification as a Peer Wellness Specialist, Peer Support Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor, as applicable based on lived experience.
  • Direct service experience or supporting Peers as an employee or volunteer.
  • Comfort using Zoom and other online platforms and technologies needed to deliver online training successfully.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Highly qualified candidates will have the following experience and capacities:
  • Effective and engaging training, teaching, or presentation skills for diverse audiences, including professionals, peers, and the general public.
  • Excellent group facilitation skills, including managing group and organizational dynamics and the ability to adapt, pivot, and prioritize to meet student needs and concerns.
  • Ability to provide clear, understandable material delivery and activity instructions for diverse groups and individuals with a variety of learning styles, skill levels, and experience.
  • Ability to work effectively, collegially, and collaboratively in a team and with co- facilitators.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
  • Ability to navigate, research, and evaluate material online or other sources.
Additional experience and skills that would be great but not required
  • Understanding of the Peer movement
Employment requirements:
  • Residence: Must be a resident of Oregon or Washington.
  • Travel: This position requires some travel within Oregon
  • Background check: MHAAO will conduct a criminal background check in accordance with our policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with MHAAO.

We know that the best candidates for this job might come from less “traditional” backgrounds, and if this position speaks to you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our described qualifications. If you’re unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact us at the email listed below humanresources@mhaoforegon.org.

Amount of Travel and Any Other Special Conditions or Requirements:

The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.

Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time.

Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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