Mental Health First Aid Instructor - On Call

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position in the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. The grant HOPE is a UNT Dallas program supported by a five-year (2022-2027) federal grant awarded from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). This grant is focused on providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to a large audience of individuals so that they can recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and identify resources available in the community. The trainer will coordinate and deliver the training programs to the target populations consistent with best practice. Deliver the MHFA curriculum to the participants consistent with best practice and coordinate training logistics (training materials, registration).

Requirements

Mental Health First Aid instructor certificate.
Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Proficiency to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data, and to prepare reports from such records.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work of others.
Knowledge of the MHFA curriculum.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Excellent customer service skills, effective oral and written communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently.
Responsible, reliable and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in sociology, psychology, public health, or any other related field.

Responsibilities

Delivering the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to the participants.
Helping with training logistics such as scheduling sessions and registration of participants.
Promoting the training event in the community.
Collect participant data during the session.