Project Coordinator

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene•Albany, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Division of Prevention Services, Bureau of Community and Individual Prevention. The position oversees and monitors ongoing projects within the division and supports prevention provider training and workforce development. The role is based at 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, and requires 10% travel. The Project Coordinator provides oversight of prevention providers’ training needs, collaborates with the Bureau of Workforce Development, and provides technical assistance to providers delivering community prevention services. The position monitors monthly progress reports on bureau initiatives that support the development and expansion of prevention workforce competencies through internships and training opportunities. It also coordinates with OASAS divisions and units, Prevention Resource Centers, and other partners to ensure providers have resources for foundational prevention training; responds to training questions through the Division’s mailbox; and works with the Lifespan team on programmatic efforts for age groups across the lifespan. RFMH promotes the mental health of New Yorkers, with a focus on hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH emphasizes reducing disparities for underserved populations and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; OASAS does not sponsor employment visas. RFMH is a private not-for-profit corporation, and its employees are not state employees and do not receive state retirement or fringe benefits. The announcement notes an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

Six years of experience providing professional administrative and staff support through oversight of an organization or program area’s activities; or an associate degree and four years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of such experience; or a master’s degree and one year of such experience.
Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
Be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the substance use prevention field.
Experience collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Lived mental health experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor ongoing projects within the Division of Prevention Services.
Oversee prevention providers’ training needs, collaborate with the Bureau of Workforce Development, and provide technical assistance to providers delivering prevention services in the community.
Monitor monthly progress reports on bureau initiatives supporting the development and expansion of prevention workforce competencies through internships and training opportunities.
Collaborate with the Division of Grants Management, Bureau of Workforce Development, Learning and Development Unit, Prevention Resource Centers, and other prevention services to ensure providers have resources for foundational prevention training.
Oversee the Division’s mailbox for training questions and provide direct technical assistance to providers regarding workforce development opportunities.
Work collaboratively with Lifespan team members to support and develop programmatic efforts for respective age groups across the lifespan.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel approximately 10%.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package; specific benefits are not listed.
Employees do not receive state fringe benefits or participate in a state retirement system.

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