Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the Missouri Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) program, referred to as Project AWARE, established through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
• Conduct program management, reporting, accountability, and budgeting activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with Project AWARE partners.
• Provide support services and tools to Local Education Authorities (LEAs) participating in the Project AWARE.
• Maintain ongoing Project AWARE outreach to Missouri schools, LEAs, and other stakeholders; develop and lead new initiatives as appropriate.
• Employ the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) framework of promotion, prevention, treatment, and maintenance to develop plans that incorporate evidence-based practices (EBP), leverage expertise of provider organizations, and elevate family and community voice to ensure plans are culturally competent, developmentally appropriate, and reflective of the specific needs of LEAs/communities.
• Manage contracts with external service providers and program evaluators.
• Establish and coordinate the activities of an evaluation advisory committee as required by the Project AWARE
• Establish partnerships to engage health and educational experts to participate in professional development and technical assistance offerings.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in school counseling, mental health, social work or closely related field with concentration, specialization, and/or emphasis in the appropriate content area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a school or community-based mental health setting.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

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