Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

Training and Curriculum Development:

• Develop, plan, and deliver both web-based and in-person statewide training sessions for community mental health providers of VP-CST.
• Train staff and leadership on the treatment planning tool, aligning team and organizational culture with the Trauma-Informed Care approach.
• Conduct training and provide associated monthly booster trainings.
• Coordinate and deliver training for violence intervention, law enforcement, and stakeholders on community organizing, cultural competence, multi-sector collaboration, and violence reduction strategies.
• Contribute to curriculum development, content delivery, and sustainability planning, ensuring high-quality educational experiences.

Coaching and Implementation Support:
• Provide ongoing coaching, assessing agency-specific challenges, and build effective strategies for implementation and accurate usage of clinical and peer support tools.
• Offer technical support to providers implementing new strategies, ensuring fidelity to established models, documentation requirements, and evaluation protocols.
• Effectively share personal and professional expertise to support peer support and community behavioral health providers in navigating behavioral health systems.
• Foster a collaborative environment among diverse stakeholders, including community groups, violence prevention agencies, law enforcement, Medicaid providers, and families.
• Actively participate in forums, meetings, and strategy sessions to develop comprehensive violence reduction plans.

Subject Matter Expertise and Consultation:
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for violence prevention, IM+CANS clinical assessments, Systems of Care frameworks, Peer Support models.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations, subject-matter experts, violence intervention leaders, and other experts to inform training curriculum and methodologies.
• Provide feedback and guidance on new services and implementation efforts to inform future statewide support strategies.

Evaluation and Analysis:
• Work with PATH CQR/CQA team to conduct analysis of training effectiveness and provide insights to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with PATH CQR/CQA team to collect and analyze evaluation data, integrating feedback into curriculum development and delivery processes.
• Develop a tool of assessment to evaluate implementation fidelity.

Other Duties as Assigned:
• Some analysis of training effectiveness may be required.
• Travel may be necessary several days per week to effectuate training.

Travel Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study including education, public policy, criminology, sociology, political science, or public health. Minimum 5 years of experience in behavioral health, clinical training, violence prevention, curriculum development, and/or family advocacy roles. Experience developing and coordinating training and coaching initiatives for various provider networks. Community Outreach experience. Lived Experience: Personal impact of community violence and ability to translate training support in a credible manner to other members of the community. Previous involvement in violence prevention, community violence intervention, or trauma-informed programs. Liaison experience between community stakeholders and providers of outreach efforts. Completion of Medicaid overview and context of VP-CST within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with IM+CANS, Systems of Care (SOC), Interdisciplinary and team-based services, and Peer Support models.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of Medicaid-funded behavioral health services and assessments. Expertise in trauma-informed care, family-driven practices, violence prevention. Fundamental knowledge of mental health disorders, treatments, services and supports, including public service programs available to justice impacted person(s). Strong skills in public presentations, training facilitation, coaching, and providing technical assistance. Proficient in Microsoft Office, data analysis, and presentation skills. Excellent communication capabilities with strong interpersonal skills. Highly organized, self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment. Client-centered, mission-driven, and trauma-informed. Adaptable and goal oriented. Solution-focused and collaborative. Self-reflective and receptive to feedback. Positive demeanor, trustworthy, and accountable.