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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Program Specialist II - Behavioral Health Workforce Development and Training

Missoula, Montana

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$31.05/hr - $34.51/hr

5+ years exp

The City of Missoula is seeking a Program Specialist II – Behavioral Health Workforce Development and Training to help strengthen the community’s crisis response system through high-quality, evidence-based training and workforce development. This position plays a key role in implementing and sustaining the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program in alignment with the 10 Core Elements established by CIT International, supporting coordinated, effective responses to behavioral health crises.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate CIT training activities, including outreach, curriculum development, scheduling, enrollment, record keeping, invoices, reports, etc

Serve as lead or co-instructor for program trainings, including mentoring and onboarding new instructors to build training capacity

Manage and track Program Partner Participation Agreement database, including keeping a roster of current partners, contact info. etc.; utilize Adobe Sign for signatures

Lead evaluation and reporting efforts for training activities to ensure fidelity to best practices and alignment with grant objectives; collect outcome data and utilize findings to enhance program quality and effectiveness

Assist with budgeting and executing publicity and marketing strategies for program activities and events

Ensure materials and publications are developed in accordance with City brand and style guidelines

Provide support to program staff and volunteers by designing forms, program evaluations, surveys, etc., and capturing content (photo, video, etc.) for use in creating social media, website content, and other digital and print promotional/marketing materials

Communicate key crisis system updates and training opportunities to community partners, stakeholders, and first responders

Represent the program, as a subject matter expert, at conferences, public events, and interagency meetings

Maintain, and prepare files, records, databases, policy manuals, correspondence, and other documents; format and distribute written materials, including memoranda, correspondence, brochures, etc

Oversee the development and continuous improvement of program training curricula in alignment with evidenced-based models (CIT International MHFA, SAMHSA)

Perform general note taking at meetings, including data entry into the Homeless Management Information System and Excel; disseminate notes and meeting reminders to partners

Provide guidance and support to part-time instructional staff, interns, and volunteers

Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications

Qualification

Behavioral health trainingCurriculum developmentProgram coordinationMarketing strategiesData evaluationProject managementPhotographyVideographyCommunication skillsConflict resolution

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years' of progressively responsible experience in behavioral health crisis response, training program coordination, delivering and developing training curricula for adult learners, or another relevant field

Must have a valid Montana driver's license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Must be able to pass a police background investigation

Preferred

LCSW or equivalent behavioral health license

Benefits

Market-Competitive Salary

Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities

$0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage

$10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident

Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program

Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.