Project Administrator, School-Based Mental Health ...

Job Title Project Administrator, School-Based Mental Health Program Department Family Science and Social Work Department JM Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Salary Benefit Eligible Yes Job Description Summary School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Project Administrator will serve as a liaison between the university, MSW students, faculty, and the SBMH partner agencies. This person will recruit students for the cohort, coordinate efforts to revise the MSW curriculum, convene meetings with community partners, assist with the creation and dissemination of marketing and training materials, nurture existing and expand school-based practicum placement opportunities for SBMH students, mentor students, assist with SBMH evaluation and report writing, and support students' professional development (including training, seeking employment, and applying for licensure). Job Description School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Project Administrator will serve as a liaison between the university, MSW students, faculty, and the SBMH partner agencies. This person will recruit students for the cohort, coordinate efforts to revise the MSW curriculum, convene meetings with community partners, assist with the creation and dissemination of marketing and training materials, nurture existing and expand school-based practicum placement opportunities for SBMH students, mentor students, assist with SBMH evaluation and report writing, and support students' professional development (including training, seeking employment, and applying for licensure). Miami University's Family Science and Social Department recently received a five-year federal grant from the US Department of Education to recruit, train, and graduate Master's level graduate social work students (MSWs) to serve as SBMH service professionals in high-need school districts throughout southwest Ohio. Specialized curriculum, training on inclusive evidence-based practices, mentoring, and financial incentives enable MSW students to provide mental health services in a systematic and equitable manner, while alleviating financial burdens and excessive school loan debt. This grant provides funding for marketing and recruitment efforts, resources to alleviate financial barriers for participating students, and staffing for program implementation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The SBMH Project Administrator will facilitate administrative responsibilities including but not limited to: Assist with SBMH reports and presentations. Publicize and promote the activities, programs, and goals of SBMH. Represent SBMH with schools, partner agencies, and the general public. Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates diverse staff and volunteers of top-quality people. Be responsible for maintaining sound financial practices and budget stewardship. Monitor and make sure that grant objectives are met Facilitate SBMH team meetings and activities of team members Recruit students for SBMH cohort (including overview of application review process) Market SBMH project and SBMH as a career via videos, social media, brochures, etc. SBMH student mentorship and retention Organize and lead events for SBMH students to develop community and/or professional skills Community networking and partnership development, including expansion of practicum placement opportunities throughout the greater Cincinnati-Dayton corridor Provide leadership for the SBMH Professional Advisory Committee and the regional partnership meetings Meet with practicum placement supervisors as needed

Created: 2024-10-19