Transitions Mental Health Asso·San Luis Obispo, California
The Education and Outreach Presenter will deliver mental health curriculum to students and community groups while assisting in the facilitation of support groups. They will also coordinate outreach events and maintain data collection to support the organization's mission of promoting wellness and recovery.
Education and Outreach Presenter PROGRAM/LOCATION: TMHA High School Program and Community Outreach/ San Luis Obispo
TMHA’s High School Program began in 2017, and has presented customized mental health curriculums to over 1,500 students each year. The primary curriculum, Mental Health 101, provides each student with mental health awareness, self-care options, and the ability to recognize when peers are in distress. This curriculum is presented in freshman Health classes at each participating High School, and has been modified for Middle School students as well. The curriculum is paired with engaging activities to help students understand content. In recent years, the program has expanded to include lesson plans and on-campus peer support groups.
TMHA’s Outreach activities include participation in community health fairs, local events like Pride in the Plaza, and presentations to small groups. TMHA also hosts community events on a regular basis, most notably Journey of Hope and the Opening Minds Art Show.
Each Education & Outreach Presenter will work directly with the Education & Outreach Coordinator to learn and implement information about TMHA’s services for community presentations, and learn and implement the Mental Health 101 curriculum for the High School Program to provide trauma informed care to students.
This position promotes the TMHA mission and mental health education in the community, and works with the Education & Outreach Coordinator and the Community Engagement Team to promote special events and educational campaigns. In all areas of work, each Education & Outreach Presenter will uphold the program philosophy, promoting recovery, wellness, and Trauma-Informed Care.
This is a Part-Time position, with duties dictated by community opportunities and school-based assignments throughout the year. Each Education & Outreach Presenter will receive assignments and schedule from the Education & Outreach Coordinator and will frequently work in team settings, either co-presenting or alternating class periods.
Part-Time, non-exempt position. 20 hours per week. Anticipated hiring range is $22.00-$23.00. Includes a generous individual benefits package that includes critical illness benefits, accident benefits, 403b retirement (with up to a 5% employer match) paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well. (*Full Salary Schedule $22.00-$24.72 per hour).
Employee
PERKS: A few of our helpful employee benefits include membership discounts to various local fitness centers. We offer years of service gift cards to businesses of your choice. We offer gift cards for walking, biking, or carpooling to work as well as 20% discount for shopping at our Growing Grounds Downtown Store/Nursey/ Farm. We host two employee appreciation events for employees and their families yearly. We practice Trauma Informed Care Principles, Guidelines for Collaborative Conversations, and encourage the use of pronouns. We mindfully promote equality, respect and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the fascinating characteristics that make us different! TMHA is also a pet friendly workplace (upon approval)!
Transitions – Mental Health Association is a leading non-profit agency committed to providing comprehensive mental health services and support to individuals and families by inspiring hope, growth, recovery and wellness in our communities. TMHA has decades of experience with teams of compassionate staff. TMHA is a driving force in improving mental health and wellness in our communities and a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions.
Transitions-Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services.
Responsibilities: and DUTIES:
1. Under the supervision of the Education & Outreach Coordinator, become fluent in TMHA’s Mental Health 101 curriculum and its full audio/visual presentation. 2. Deliver educational presentations in classrooms throughout San Luis Obispo County, including High Schools, Middle Schools, and local colleges. 3. Deliver tailored presentations to outside agencies, faith-based groups, and community forums. 4. Deliver lesson plans in high schools through San Luis Obispo County. 5. Assist in the facilitation of on-campus student support groups. 6. Administer surveys to students, collecting data, adding data to the program database, and refining the curriculum as necessary. 7. Interact with students and faculty as necessary. 8. Actively engage in research surrounding presentation topics, updating information as needed. 9. Participate in regular meetings with the Community Engagement Team.
1. Provide outreach to consumers, families and the broader community. 2. Provide targeted outreach to underserved populations, including LGBTQIA, Veteran, Latino and Homeless populations, youth, and older adults. 3. Coordinate and attend meetings internally and externally to form collaborations within our agency and community partners. 4. Utilize data collection tools for presentations, outreach, and events. 5. Coordinate and participate in outreach events. 6. Help the Education & Outreach Coordinator with the organization and presentation of Journey of Hope and Opening Minds events. 7. Prepare outreach materials for events and maintain supply of outreach materials.
1. Promote, encourage, and maintain trauma-informed practices in all services and activities. Practice and promote, both individually and in team meetings, TMHA’s Collaborative Communication Guidelines in order to facilitate clear, empathetic, and person-centered communication. 2. Attend meetings with the Community Engagement Team, Volunteer and Events Coordinator, and/or agency Directors when collaborating on special events and promotional campaigns. 3. Engage in regular trainings in order to further knowledge of mental health and other relevant topics. 4. Provide overview of outreach and presentation practices at new employee trainings and to staff when needed. 5. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of participants who receive mental health services. 6. Respond to emails, phone calls and all correspondence regarding trainings, presentations and forums in a timely and professional manner. This includes acknowledgements and thank you notes written and mailed promptly after the end of an event. 7. Supervise venue selections, confirmations and RSVP tracking as necessary. 8. Maintain printed supply of fact sheets, brochure inserts and brochures for outreach. 9. Maintain agency information in lobby and in resource library. 10. Support in maintaining warehouse inventory of outreach and event supplies. 11. All other duties as assigned by Education and Outreach Coordinator and/or Community Engagement Director.
1. Moderate, physical activity and frequent driving; may include moving or lifting up to 50 lbs. 2. Involves moderate risks that require safety precautions and the risk of exposure to potentially intense situations.
1. Seeing 2. Hearing 3. Speaking 4. Stooping/Bending 5. Moving around office 6. Moving between offices/clients 7. Driving 8. Climbing 9. Lifting/carrying heavy items 10. Computer use 11. Pushing/pulling/dragging items 12. Standing for long periods 13. Working outside 14. Using hands/fingers
Market context
In California, education and outreach presenter roles commonly support schools, communities, and behavioral-health initiatives, with demand connected to public education and prevention needs. Candidates may be more competitive with a psychology degree or public-speaking experience, a valid driver’s license, countywide travel availability, and trauma-informed care knowledge; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm details in the original posting before applying.