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Title: Mental Health Advocate
Quick Info: The CDC reports that 44% of youth are experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. With you in this position, our Clubs aim to make a positive hopeful impact in our young people's lives. The Mental Health Advocate will teach staff about mental health practices, using their education and experience in positive behavior management and trauma informed care. They will support our youth by working directly with those who have challenges, connecting them and their families to resources in the community as needed. Use your experience to help our youth reach their full potential by sharing best practices with staff, coping strategies to youth, and area resources to our families. Read details below and then send resume and cover letter today to squigg@bgchr.org!
Description
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (BGCHR) seeks a qualified Mental Health Advocate to help expand mental health support in their afterschool and summer programs in Harrisonburg, VA. The Mental Health Advocate will offer group programming for Club participants, provide individual support for participants and their families (case management), and act as a resource for existing Club staff. This is a two-year grant funded position, with continuation dependent upon future funding.
Reports to: Task supervision and guidance will be provided by the BGCHR CEO, with clinical oversight provided by Harrisonburg City Public Schools Student Support Coordinator.
Compensation: Full-time, exempt position, with benefits. $60,000-$70,000 (inclusive of benefits offered)
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All employment is dependent upon a successful background check. Rolling application process
EEO STATEMENT: Diversity is core to the success of BGCHR--it is a reflection of who we are and who we serve. BGCHR is an equal employment opportunity employer and all employment decisions are based on relative qualifications, ability, performance, merit and organizational needs. Employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, traits historically associated with race or any other characteristic protected by law.
Send resume and cover letter to squigg@bgchr.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$32k-41k (estimate)
05/26/2024
09/22/2024
bgcalbany.org
ALBANY, GA
50 - 100
Private
$10M - $50M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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