Job Summary
Transitions - Mental
Health Association (TMHA) has a position available for an Assistant Coordinator. This is a Full-Time position. The SLO Hotline
staff offers support and encouragement to callers, refers them to mental health
and related resources in the community and assesses for crises and suicide. In the event that a caller is in a crisis,
the staff will provide follow-up linkage to appropriate crisis intervention
personnel. This position promotes
recovery and wellness, encouraging callers in their self-care.
The Assistant
Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator in the
operations of the call center, including volunteer scheduling, supervision of
volunteers and documentation required by contracting agencies. The Assistant
Coordinator also answers calls from the public and County Mental Health staff
during designated evening, weekend and overnight periods, and supervises volunteers
handling these calls. The staff will
uphold and promote the philosophy of TMHA in all duties performed.
Minimum Requirements
Must be available to work evening, overnight
and weekend shifts. Spanish Bi-lingual preferred. Must have clear oral/written
communication skills; ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and
personality types regardless of ethnic, racial, religious background or
socio-economic level. Must be familiar with basic telephone and cell phone
functions. Must be reliable, ethical, and work well with minimum supervision. Good
judgment, decision making, and problem solving skills. Reliable transportation
to and from work. Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years
of age At the time of hire, other
conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray
indicating a negative tuberculosis result, and receipt of a criminal record
clearance through fingerprinting.
Compensation
All candidates must complete and submit an application to be considered for an interview. Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this website.
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