Training and Outreach Manager

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When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement. Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone. Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone. Visit our website: myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more about Arrowleaf

Job Title: Training and Outreach Manager Home Office: Anna, IL /Hybrid Area of Focus: Behavioral Health Program(s): MHAT prepares individuals and communities to respond appropriately and safely to persons with mental health challenges and or disorders, particularly those with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or serious emotional disturbances (SED). Immediate Supervisor: Programs Coordinator Hours of Work: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Training and Outreach Manager Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Public Health, Education, Communications, or a related field required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in community mental health, prevention, community education, outreach, training, or related human services is preferred. Certification as a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor and QPR instructor required within six (6) months of hire. Training and Outreach Manager Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. Maintains a valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance. Maintain First Aid & CPR certification. Must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks. Requires confidential office space in home and reliable internet. Regular travel to agency sites and other local community locations is required. Schedules evening and/or weekend hours as necessary to support trainings, outreach activities, and community events Training and Outreach Manager Skills & Knowledge: Employee must demonstrate knowledge of behavioral health, mental health awareness and suicide prevention, community engagement, and community-based programming. Strong presentation, facilitation, written communication, relationship-building, and outcomes/data tracking skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging diverse community audiences, representing the agency at community events, developing partnerships with community organizations, and identifying opportunities to expand behavioral health education and awareness throughout the service area. Strong project coordination skills are required, including the ability to manage training schedules, coordinate outreach activities and events, track participant and program data, and meet grant and program deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn new platforms, including learning management, electronic health record, registration, and data collection systems, are essential. The Training and Outreach Manager should also demonstrate the ability to work independently in community settings, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and collaborate effectively with staff, partners, and community stakeholders. Training and Outreach Manager Job duties include, but not limited to

• Coordinates and supports community training, education, and outreach activities across Arrowleaf's behavioral health and community collaboration programs, with an emphasis on increasing mental health awareness, strengthening community engagement, and connecting individuals with available resources and services.
• Manages day-to-day implementation of the Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) project under the direction of the Project Director, ensuring activities align with the approved project plan, timeline, deliverables, performance measures, and grant requirements.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates in community outreach activities, including resource fairs, awareness events, presentations, educational activities, and other opportunities that promote behavioral health awareness and connect community members with Arrowleaf services and resources.
• Plans, schedules, and delivers evidence-based mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and other community education trainings, including Mental Health First Aid (Adult, Youth, and Teen), QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), and other trainings as assigned.
• Develops and maintains relationships with schools, colleges, first responders, employers, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for behavioral health education, outreach, training, and community collaboration.
• Promotes community trainings and outreach activities throughout the service area and recruits participants, host sites, and community partners to support strong attendance and engagement.
• Promotes Arrowleaf behavioral health programs, services, and resources during trainings, outreach activities, and community events, and provides information and referral support to help connect individuals with appropriate services.
• Partners with behavioral health and community collaboration grant programs to identify outreach needs and develop community engagement opportunities, including awareness campaigns, educational activities, presentations, and events that increase knowledge of available services.
• Coordinates training and outreach logistics, including venues, materials, registration, attendance tracking, certificates, supplies, and other administrative needs necessary to support successful community trainings and events.
• Collects, enters, and maintains accurate training, outreach, and participant data; supports required performance measurement, grant reporting, and deliverable tracking in coordination with the Project Director.
• Supports the Programs Coordinator with internal training coordination as assigned, including training logistics, calendar updates, participant communication, and other administrative support related to agency training activities.
• Participates in programmatic, CQI, funder, coalition, and community partner meetings as assigned, and represents Arrowleaf at trainings, outreach events, and community activities when appropriate.
• Delivers community trainings and educational activities in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed manner that reflects the needs of rural communities and diverse audiences.
• Maintains required instructor certifications and completes other related duties as assigned in support of training, outreach, community engagement, and program implementation.

Training and Outreach Manager Benefit Package

• Health, vision and dental insurance options available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
• Up to $50,000 life insurance policy
• 401(k) with company match for qualifying staff.
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Short-Term disability, Accident/Incident, Hospital Indemnity)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Up to 376 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
• Paid advanced trainings and certification opportunities
• Free clinical supervision for licensure (LCSW, LCPC, CADC)
• Leadership & Advancement Opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• CCBHC Workforce Career Accelerator Program
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Eligible Site
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary.

*This is a management position Training and Outreach Manager Salary Range: $48,824 - $70,839 (pay is based on education level and credentials)

Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment or call 618-658-3079 to learn more!

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