PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR/PLANNER (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH GRANT)

JOB CLASS NUMBER: PRF150

PAY GRADE: 15

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: 25021

REPORTS TO: Director of Public Health

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

STARTING SALARY: $57,678\.40 per year

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating activities of the Community Mental Health Grant (CMHG), focusing on suicide loss postvention, bereavement, crisis response, mental health and prevention for the Amarillo Area Public Health District. Duties include working with law enforcement agencies, volunteers, advocates, survivors of suicide loss and partner organizations to meet the deliverables of the grant.

The position is grant funded and renewal is contingent upon the availability of funds. The end date of the grant does not guarantee employment for the duration of the grant. If grant funding ends or is reduced, you may consider applying for an existing vacancy within the City of Amarillo.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures that the scope of work, as set forth by the program scope of work, is carried out.
• Responsible for organization, planning and project implementation efforts for the CMHG program.
• Compliance with all reporting and DSHS required participation guidelines set in the grant.
• Conducts ongoing research and education on current regulatory requirements for federal and state grant programs.
• Enter data in all appropriate electronic grant record systems.
• Responsible for grant tracking, data entry accuracy, and compliance reporting.
• Responsible for community outreach, connection, education, and engagement.
• Responsible for public speaking, trainings, and presentations regarding the CMHG program.
• Responsible for creating social media content and marketing materials.
• Responsible for volunteer coordination, recruitment and care.
• Participates in suicide review teams and interagency committees.
• Training advocates and debriefing the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team.
• Assists in partnership building with law enforcement, agencies, and community partners.
• Responds on scene to Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team activations.
• Coordinates scene restoration services.
• Links clients to bereavement services.
• Facilitates grief groups and provides survivor support and bereavement navigation.
• Responsible for crisis response, suicide‑postvention, and on‑scene support.
• Provides professional and compassionate communication.
• Participates in and attends team meetings, staff meetings, department meetings, in\-service training, committees, outreaches and other related activities as needed.
• Performs administrative duties to ensure the timely implementation of projects.
• Accounts for the City property assigned to the section and participates in annual inventories.
• Maintains client confidentiality, complies with ethical practices, and HIPAA requirements.
• Participates in public health preparedness responses.
• Performs other job\-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, Valid Texas Driver’s License, and reliable transportation with proof of current vehicle insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of area of specialty, including but not limited to community mental health systems, trauma\-informed care, postvention programs and principles, bereavement and recovery principles.
• Knowledge of Public Health ten essential functions.
• Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act.
• Knowledge of the design and presentation of training programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal grant requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
• Skills to operate small office equipment, including a multi\-function copy machine, fax machine and multi\-line telephone systems.
• Must be self‑motivated and reliable.
• Ability to be compassionate.
• Ability to connect on a personal level with survivors.
• Ability to make rational decisions and regulate emotion at all times.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to travel out of town for training and seminars.
• Ability to work an after\-hours schedule as required including periods of 24/7 on call and phone dispatch.
• Ability to drive to off\-site locations including client homes and meetings within Potter and Randall counties.
• Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with co\-workers, other agencies, the public and within a multidisciplinary team.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806\-378\-4294\.

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