MHAT Program Coordinator (Hybrid)

Position Summary:

SYH’s Center for Research & Health Promotion augments the health center’s clinical care with health promotion, research and care coordination programs for patients and community members. Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor, and Sr. Program Manager, the Youth Mental Health Program Coordinator/Trainer will help coordinate various aspects of specified programs, as well as provide guidance and oversight of activities. The coordinator will be responsible for the effective functioning of program activities, the efficient use of program resources, and for timely reaching program goals and objectives.

For the purposes of this position, the Program Coordinator/Trainer will serve as Trainer and Program Coordinator, certified to teach QPR and Youth Mental Health First AID Training to school and social service personnel, parents and other people working with youth, as well as lead programs with youth around mental health and other sensitive topics. Program Coordinator may also be responsible for the implementation and delivery of a Peer Health program in East County. Program Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the training courses such as community/school outreach, building partnerships in schools and community agencies, marketing, tracking participant data, building partnerships with SYH Behavioral Health team, and other support for mental health trainings in the community.

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Assists in the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the specified program activities.
• Complete QPR certification training within first 90 days of employment. Complete YMHFA Instructor certification within first 6 months.
• Coordinate with partners to schedule and conduct 1.5-hour QPR trainings with youth and parents/professionals working with youth and 8 hour YMHFA to adults working with youth
• May be responsible for coordination and implementation of new Peer Health Advocate Program focusing on mental health and other sensitive topics in East County.
• Be available to offer training during some evening and weekend hours to meet the needs of the project.
• May be asked to participate in field activities, with the purpose of creating awareness of SYH facilities and services including health education and patient self-management programs.
• Will help implement and coordinate the administration of questionnaires and referrals, maintaining participant confidentiality, and quality of the data.
• Establishes and maintains linkages with both in-house resources and community partners, assuring their effective use to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Completes reporting requirements and other areas as requested.
• Completes operations and training goals and objectives.
• Completes reports required by funding entities on a timely fashion.
• Participates in program meetings with collaborators at different sites thru ought San Diego, representing SYH and the Center for Research and Health Promotion.
• Ensures that staff adheres to SYH policies and procedures.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains program specific records as required; submits reports, including activity, contact and mileage reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Attends training programs as authorized or directed.
• Attends meetings and/or training sessions as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and minimum of 2 years of experience providing health education in group and/or individual settings; OR any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of qualifying experience include:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a health-related
• field and 1 year of health education experience.
• 2 years in a position comparable to Health Educator counselor.

• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Experience Required:

• Experience in coordinating programs in the public health field; or minimum 1 year experience in community health and/or health education.
• Experience implementing evidence- based curriculum and trainings.

Certifications Required:

• Valid CA Driver’s license and insurance – required
• Regular & reliable access to personal vehicle

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Experienced in program implementation & documentation.
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Capability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all levels.

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment to include Computers, phones, copy machines, fax machines, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This position is intended to be a hybrid role, where the incumbent will be expected to work “On-Site” two days per week.
• Prolonged sitting position. Frequent walking and standing at outreach events. May be required to work evening and weekend hours. Be able to carry a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Traveling within San Diego is expected in this role.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.