Bilingual Family Education Trainer (Vietnamese)

NAMI San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • $24.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
  • Apply easily
Position Title: Bilingual Family Education Trainer (Vietnamese)Company Description: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.Primary Responsibilities/Function:This position is responsible for conducting Education Courses both in person and online (virtual). The course includes the eight class NAMI Family to Family course. This course is designed for family members and direct supporters of individuals who live with mental health challenges. This position may also conduct workshops, parent groups and community feedback sessions for family members and direct supporters of individuals with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include outreach with recruitment activities, course preparation, data input and coteaching.Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Co-teach NAMI Signature programs in person and on-line.
  • Assist with recruitment and outreach activities across San Diego County.
  • Assist with documentation and input of evaluation data.
  • Build solid cross-functional relationships.
  • Provide logistical support.
  • Mentor and motivate with strong training skills.
  • Maintain a strong positive viewpoint towards mental health.
  • Utilize planning, organizing, analyzing, problem solving, communication, time management and coordinating skills.
  • Work with diverse populations plus the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Keep agency and program information confidential and be discreet.
  • Support NAMI San Diego/Imperial County mission and values.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Accountability: Reports to Family Education Program Manager.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
  • Must be able to lift up to ten pounds at a time.
Minimum Requirements:Including linguistic and cultural skills, education, experiences, licenses and certifications
  • Bilingual in Vietnamese.
  • Proficiency with Zoom preferred.
  • Lived experience as a mental health family member/direct supporter of a loved one with mental health challenges preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Reliable and consistent attendance.
  • Knowledge of San Diego County's Adult Behavioral Health, social services and children centered resources a plus.
  • Skilled in trainings and presentations in person and on-line.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Must be able to complete eight session Family to Family class as a participant, previous class completion preferred.
  • Certified NAMI Family to Family Teacher preferred but can train.

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