Prison Mental Health Advocate and Educator

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

of LANCASTER COUNTY

245 Butler Ave. Suite 204, Lancaster PA 17601

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PURPOSE OF POSITION: Mental Health Prison Advocate and Educator will assist the incarcerated with mental health needs by providing education and support as well as advocating for their special needs. The Advocate and Support staff will ensure proper linkage to services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Will run support groups for the incarcerated

· Will run educational groups to educate the incarcerated on mental illness, available services, and treatment

· Will conduct CIT trainings to educate police officers to respond to mental health issues

· Will advocate, and educate the incarcerated on mental health and wellness needs

· Will serve on committees in support of mental health services for the incarcerated

· Will ensure that those incarcerated have access to a continuum of care by referring and advocating appropriate services

· Will coordinate the incarcerates’ care with corrections staff to ensure their special needs are addressed

· Will support by providing resources, advocacy and 1:1 support to the incarcerated post release

Expectations:

· Maintain consumer confidentiality consistent with MHALC policies

· Accurate and timely case, file, and program record keeping

· Qualified representation of the agency on community committees, coalitions, etc., as assigned

· Effectively manage time to meet responsibilities

· Conduct program/service evaluations to measure impact of activities

· Participation in supervision, staff meetings and trainings

· Successfully complete the Lancaster County Prison Vendor training

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience include but are not limited to the following: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, or a directly related human service field, and experience working with the incarcerated population. Associate degrees will be accepted with a minimum of two years of experience working directly with the incarcerated population.

NOTE: MHALC is a dynamic organization changing as needed to best address its goals and seeks a candidate that is adaptable and responsive to the needs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, PA 17601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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