Consumer Support Program Coordinator

Consumer Support Program Coordinator 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 245 Butler Ave Ste 204, Lancaster, PA 17601 $18

• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time Mental Health America of Lancaster PA 196 reviews $18
• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

of

LANCASTER COUNTY 245

Butler Ave. Suite 204, Lancaster

PA 17601 JOB TITLE

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PRINCIPLE DUTIES

This position administers both the Compeer friendship programs and the Community Support Program (CSP.) ensures that adults with a mental illness have supportive friendships and utilizing community volunteers in supportive friendships with adults diagnosed with mental illness and in mental health recovery. is a cohort of consumers, family advocates and professionals/providers that meet monthly to advise on issues and strategies for the strengthening of consumer support systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

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• Recruit, interview, train, match, and support Compeer and Compeer Corp volunteers and friends.
• Plan socialization activities and parties for volunteers and friends.
• Ensure adequate resources for the programs.
• Support referred Friends who are not yet matched.
• Conduct Compeer annual survey and bi-yearly BHDS survey.
• Manage member database
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly CSP meetings.
• Organize and lead the annual CSP's Recovery Picnic Committee
• Work with CSP coalition to execute an annual anti stigma campaign.
• Identify and invite presenters.
• Prepare and send meetings & community event announcements.
• Participate in the Legislative Committee and Breakfast
• Promote both programs in the community to increase participation.
• Contribute to MHA newsletter and monthly programs electronic newsletter.
• Collect, maintain, and update the mailing lists of members (electronic and postal.)
• Supply accurate and on-time outcomes for each program.
• Participate in programs and MHA fundraising appeals.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

: The following describe the preferred technical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position:

• Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the mental health/behavioral health field preferred as well as caring and understanding attitude toward persons with mental illness and others who are experiencing difficulties.
• Clearance of state and federal background checks.
• Possesses excellent people skills; able to get along well with a diverse group of clients, co-workers, and team members.
• Energetic, outgoing, dependable, professional, with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates positive, collaborative approach to work, including a commitment to problem solving.
• Ability to exhibit leadership with volunteers and professionals.
• Commitment to the importance of mental wellness, advocacy, recovery, excellence and to the mission of MHALC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to author routine reports, e-mails, and correspondence.
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritizes work based on client and Manager needs.

WORK SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS

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• Office hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays
• Occasional weekend or evening events
• Position hours are Full-time and will be communicated to the Program Manager and approved by the Executive Director.

Flexibility requirements will be considered in the making of the work schedule.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00

• $20.

00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Lancaster, PA 17601 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Lancaster, PA 17601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person