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About the Role
The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) program provides emotional support, wellness activities, and screenings with referrals to licensed mental health professionals. This program supports the community with emerging or subclinical mental health needs, helping to establish, maintain, and improve individual and community mental health and wellness.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate in-person and virtual outreach activities to engage diverse individuals and families.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they access necessary services and support.
- Develop and distribute educational materials to promote awareness of the COMHPS program and its services.
- Organize and lead wellness activities that promote stress reduction, emotional resilience, and overall community well-being.
- Deliver educational presentations to community groups on topics such as mental health awareness, coping strategies, and wellness practices.
- Serve as a program representative in the community, networking and creating partnerships with local organizations.
- Collaborate with community stakeholders to expand the program’s reach and address clients’ diverse needs.
- Conduct family-focused educational sessions to support understanding of mental health challenges and coping strategies.
- Offer emotional support to families as they navigate mental health-related concerns.
- Provide brief individual emotional support and facilitate group support sessions for those experiencing stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage client engagement and participation in wellness activities.
- Conduct needs assessments to evaluate clients’ mental health and wellness needs.
- Provide screenings and make referrals to licensed mental health professionals or other appropriate resources.
- Enter and manage client data accurately in database and spreadsheet format.
- Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and maintain secure, organized records.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in a mental health, public health, or human services setting.
- Proficiency in data entry and database management, with the ability to learn and use the reporting system effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging diverse populations and presenting effectively.
- Empathy, active listening, and the ability to build trusting relationships with individuals and families.
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and inclusivity when working with diverse populations.
- Strong work ethic, emotional intelligence, and client-centered approach with a commitment to follow-through on tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers and community partners in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital tools for data management and communication.
Skills
- Data entry
- Database management
- Reporting system usage
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Building trusting relationships
- Motivational interviewing
- Needs assessment
- Screening
- Microsoft Office
- Digital tools for data management
- Digital tools for communication
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- At least one year of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Mental Health, Human Services, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $22.50 - $22.50 Hourly
About the Company
- The Buffalo Urban League's COMHPS program provides emotional support, wellness activities, and screenings with referrals to licensed mental health professionals when necessary.
- This program is designed to support the community with emerging or subclinical mental health needs, helping to establish, maintain, and improve individual and community mental health and wellness.