What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Education Specialist position at University of California?
General Information
Job Name Community Education Specialist Department 1331140 - M Psych ZSFG Adult CWCM Position type Part Time Workplace Fully On-Site Primary Location San Francisco, CA, United States Job ID 1216Description & Requirements
Job DescriptionDepartment Overview:Â
The Community Education Specialist 2 will be assigned to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VRP) @ ZSFG, which is a program of the UCSF Department of Psychiatry Outpatient Citywide Case Management Employment Program. The VRPâs mission is to provide job readiness and job training for individuals with chronic mental illness, often complicated by persistent homelessness, substance abuse, chronic medical problems, and criminal justice involvement.
Currently, VRP provides work and job training for 40 individuals, 4 days a week, across a variety of hospital-based services and small businesses, including catering, baking, and our newest social enterprise, âHappy Bunsâ hot dog cart. Â Participants also work in quilt-making and sewing, as well as in hospital support services, including clothing and book donation management, patient clothing, a bakery, and book distribution. Â We also have an administrative assistant training program. Â
Job Function Summary:
Uses professional community educational program concepts to deliver and enhance standardized educational programs and volunteer educational programs as needed. Analyzes program content and delivery needs to determine effectiveness of current programs and identify underrepresented constituencies in the community. Participates in recruitment and outreach activities for assigned program.
Qualifications - Associates degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. - Continuing education in related field required. - An understanding of mental health issues and sensitivity toward mental health clients - Ability to work as part of a team, to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and work independently in a high pressure environment; - Good problem solving skills - Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds. - Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs - Good analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the development and delivery of training programs. - Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills. - Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability. - One year of verifiable experience within the last five years working with a culturally diverse population performing a combination of the following range of duties: data entry experience, providing information, education, intervention and/or referral services, assisting staff in the assessment process and providing input into the development of treatment plans, conducting interviews, and participation in health promotion and health education outreach activities. - This position is intended as a mental health peer position. Hiring preference will be an individual with personal experiences as a consumer of mental health services. Please respond to this preference in your cover letter. A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.Additional Details
Job Code CMTY EDUC SPEC 2 (005839) Assignment Category Limited Appt IAP Level None Job Family Educational Services Campus 1 Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Percentage (%) 0.00 Shift Length Variable Shift Type Variable Bargaining Unit 99