NYAPRS Seeks Administrative Coordinator; Employment Specialist
New York Association of Rehabilitative Services (NYAPRS), a state and national leader in mental health advocacy, training and technical assistance and peer service innovations in support of people with mental health, addiction and trauma-related challenges is seeking to hire:
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an Administrative Coordinator to ensure that all agency communications, scheduling, event, board and staff support, and member services are delivered in an exemplary and timely manner and
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an Employment Specialist to develop and provide training and technical assistance to programs and agencies statewide to promote the importance of employment and economic self-sufficiency in recovery-based service provision
Statewide Employment Specialist
Position Summary: The Statewide Employment Specialist develops and provides training and technical assistance to programs and agencies statewide to promote the importance of employment and economic self-sufficiency in recovery-based service provision.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
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Provides leadership for the development and implementation of an array of multi-media employment trainings and technical assistance materials across New York State, including employment related-deliverables through face-to-face trainings and presentations, web-based seminars, and teleconferences.
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Deliver trainings at host agencies on topics outside of employment, including, but not limited to, trauma-informed care, organizational culture change, cultural competence, Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Supervision and direct staff practices.
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Engages and keeps Agencies in training including telephone calls, e-mails, development of work plans, follow-up with work plans, marketing of services
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Provides technical expertise for developing employment and/or vocational curriculum for organizations and states.
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Represents the Collective and NYAPRS in national, statewide, and regional meetings
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Attends conferences, webinars, and workshops to stay current on training techniques and trends in the field
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Enters data and maintains statistics; and
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Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED, Bachelors preferred
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At least five years experience in implementing mental health or employment-related trainings
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Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing trainings in mental health or employment-related topics; experience in presenting at professional or academic conferences
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Experience in successfully obtaining or negotiating grants, sub-contracts or awards for funding in health, mental health or employment-related topics;
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Demonstrated experience in successful project management;
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Ability to travel extensively throughout New York State and out-of-State;
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Excellent organizational and time management skills; and
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Lived experience with the mental health system preferred.
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Administrative Coordinator
The Administrative Coordinator will participate in the development and be responsible for the implementation of identified agency priorities in a timely manner. They will be proficient in the use of new technology, virtual meeting platforms and scheduling systems.
Based in Albany, the Administrative Coordinator duties will include:
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Agency scheduling and workflow and management team support
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Coordinating all logistics and details for agency meetings and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
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Drafting, editing and delivery of agency communications and reports across all formats
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Oversight of the agency’s website
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Ensuring prompt response to calls and correspondence and the timely exchange of information with staff, board members, and external partners.
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Coordination of travel and meeting related arrangements
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Providing support to the board and several board committees, including scheduling and supporting meetings, compiling and distribute of materials and meeting minutes
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Maintenance of agency records and supplies
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Strengthening and broadening the NYAPRS brand identity
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Attracting and retaining members and key strategic partners
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Collecting, inputting, and maintain comprehensive and accurate data into our CRM data base system.
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Directing services of outside vendors and volunteers
Requirements:
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Proven ability in working with Gmail, Google Docs, Zoom, social media, Email Calendar Management, EveryAction and Canva
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Facility with the following programs: Asana, (or alternative), Whova, Mailchimp, and Constant Contact
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Ability to learn WordPress a plus
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Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Experience in Event Planning a plus
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3-5 years of demonstrated success in communications/marketing.
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Lived experience with the public mental health system preferred
To apply for either position, please submit a required cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to HR@NYAPRS.org or by regular mail to NYAPRS, 194 Washington Avenue, #400, Albany, NY 12210 ATTN: HR Manager. See more about NYAPRS at www.nyaprs.org
NYAPRS is an equal opportunity employer.