Mental Health First Aid Instructor

6 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States U.S Comm for Refuge Full time
Job Title: Mental Health First Aid Instructor

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is seeking a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor to join our team. As a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, you will play a critical role in providing quality multicultural mental health awareness and wellness training opportunities for volunteers and staff in various agencies working with refugees and refugee-related populations across Texas.

Job Summary:

The Mental Health First Aid Instructor will co-instruct Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions (in-person and/or virtual) with USCRI's full-time certified MHFA instructor. This position requires a strong understanding of mental health awareness, cultural humility, and experience working with international populations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Instruct or co-instruct Mental Health First Aid trainings using adult and/or youth MHFA modules.
  • Meet with the other co-instructor prior to the training to coordinate the lesson plan for the training.
  • Be present for the full duration of assigned training and instruct agreed-upon segments.
  • Collect sign-in sheets and send them to USCRI.
  • Help administer participant pre- and post-surveys.
  • Distribute incentives to each participant (provided by USCRI), if applicable.
  • Set-up and breakdown of the classroom (including virtual sessions).
  • Utilize the materials for instruction provided by Mental Health First Aid and USCRI.
  • Comply with all USCRI program and evaluation instructions.

Requirements:

  • Current certification in either or both Adult and Youth MHFA (required).
  • Experience working with health and human service organizations, including federal, state, local governments, clinics, hospitals, nonprofits, and community, ethnic, or faith-based organizations;
  • Demonstrated track record of cultural humility and experience working with international populations;
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, such as presenting material for diverse audiences;
  • Strong skillset in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint;
  • Self-starter with the ability to work well in a team, juggle multiple priorities, and meet regular deadlines;
  • Strong attention to detail; must be highly flexible;
  • Demonstrated support of USCRI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace;
  • Dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people;
  • Reliable transportation, valid US driver's license, and active insurance policy.

Training Requirements:

  • Satisfactory completion of USCRI's Orientation and Training;
  • Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

Physical Demands:

  • Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity;
  • Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands;
  • Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying;
  • Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Additional Notes:

  • Travel within the State of Texas required;
  • COVID-19 vaccination required;
  • Please submit a resume with current MHFA certifications.
  • No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.

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