Program Manager- Mental Health First Aid Program

GANG ALTERNATIVE INC•Tamarac, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for growing Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program in Broward County. The role manages, designs, develops, coordinates, and conducts in-person and virtual MHFA training, and aligns the program with the organization’s trauma-focused behavioral health and substance abuse prevention programming. The position provides overall leadership and management for Project SMART Broward, supervises project staff and contracted MHFA instructors, and serves as the primary liaison with SAMHSA. The Program Manager coordinates Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) implementation, ensures fidelity to National Council for Mental Wellbeing curricula and instructor requirements, and develops partnerships with schools, behavioral health providers, youth-serving organizations, and community stakeholders. The role oversees recruitment and training logistics, project performance and quality improvement, participant referrals and follow-up, data collection, SPARS reporting, SAMHSA reports, project documentation, and grant implementation in coordination with Gang Alternative leadership and the Director of Finance. The position may require independent travel between the workstation and other sites, as well as errands. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Broward County, Florida. The stated salary is $65,000 and is non-negotiable. A valid driver’s license and insurance coverage on the employee’s personal vehicle must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral health, social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
Experience implementing evidence-based programs and administering federally funded grants.
Knowledge of Youth Mental Health First Aid, behavioral health systems, trauma-informed care, project management, grant compliance, and data reporting.
Demonstrated non-stigmatizing attitude toward mental illness and understanding of and interest in mental health problems.
Excellent time management, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in word processing and presentation software, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional training methods and techniques.
Knowledge of learning management systems, instructional design, and e-learning platforms.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Experience organizing workshops, seminars, or similar functions.
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and evenings, as needed.
Proven work history demonstrating exceptional reliability and attention to detail.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Ability to provide management with data needed for federal grant reports and other funder-required correspondence.
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, manage multiple tasks and projects, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information and take a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Extended knowledge of community and social services in Miami-Dade County.
Must pass DCF Level II clearance.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance coverage on a personal vehicle throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Familiarity with mental health terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management for Project SMART Broward.
Supervise project staff and contracted Mental Health First Aid instructors.
Coordinate implementation of Youth Mental Health First Aid and teen Mental Health First Aid training.
Ensure fidelity to National Council for Mental Wellbeing curricula and instructor requirements.
Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, behavioral health providers, youth-serving organizations, and community stakeholders.
Coordinate participant recruitment and training logistics.
Monitor project implementation, performance measures, and quality improvement activities.
Oversee participant referral and follow-up processes.
Review data collection activities and SPARS reporting.
Prepare required SAMHSA reports and maintain project documentation.
Coordinate grant implementation with Gang Alternative leadership and the Director of Finance.
Serve as the primary liaison with SAMHSA.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in Mental Health First Aid related to substance abuse and violence prevention and intervention.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel independently between the workstation and other sites and run errands as needed.