Sacramento: Program Coordinator (HEAR US/CAPP)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE CAL VOICES' ONLINE JOB APPLICATION.
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POSITION OVERVIEW The Program Coordinator implements Cal Voices’ advocacy activities related to our Hear Us grant focusing on the bringing recovery principles to practice.
To accomplish this, the Program Coordinator assists the Program Manager with operationalizing and completing deliverables on the Hear Us grant as well as assists with the California Association of Peer Professionals.
The Program Coordinator represents Peers and Peer-run agencies in public meetings and hearings, creates messaging and educational campaigns, develops and delivers training content, leads collective advocacy efforts, and assists in managing contracts that fund these activities.
Accordingly, the Program Coordinator must demonstrate advanced digital literacy and technology skills, and subject matter expertise in outreach, education, training, leadership, and community engagement.
Cal Voices is a Peer-run, grassroots behavioral health advocacy agency.
As such, the Program Coordinator must have personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge; share Cal Voices’ organizational values and positions on key issues; and possess credibility with behavioral health Peers, Clients, and diverse/marginalized communities.
Qualified individuals who have received public behavioral health services in any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, and/or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants, refugees, former foster youth, previously unhoused, past involvement with the criminal legal system, etc.
) are strongly desired.
Spanish language fluency is also desired.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Personal Qualifications (A + B + C) A.
Lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge; and B.
Alignment with Cal Voices’ organizational values and positions on key issues; and C.
Credibility with behavioral health Peers, Clients, and diverse/marginalized communities Professional Qualifications A bachelor’s degree is preferred in a relevant field (psychology, social work, communications, government, public administration, public policy, management) plus at least 1 year of professional work experience performing the core duties of this position A current and valid Class “C” California Driver License Immediate access to reliable personal transportation throughout the workday Auto insurance coverage that meets the minimum legal requirements in California Ability to perform all Job Duties for this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation Possession of the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position Ability to meet all Physical and Mental Requirements for this position Willingness to submit to a background screening, if offered this position DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE TO VIEW THE JOB DUTIES AND REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL NEED THE JOB DESCRIPTION TO COMPLETE PARTS OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The frequencies listed below are based on estimated annual averages.
Actual frequencies may vary.
Regularly: daily/ongoing; Often: 1-2 times/week; Occasionally: 1-2 times/month; Rarely: 1-2 times/year The person in this position is required to: Regularly perform all of the Job Duties for this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation Regularly apply the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position Regularly work 7.
5 hours per day and 37.
5 hours per week, Monday-Friday during business hours Regularly work onsite/in-person at least three days per week Occasionally work additional hours during evenings and/or weekends Often attend external meetings, trainings, conferences, and events (both virtually and in-person) Occasionally drive to/from various locations in the Sacramento area Rarely travel to distant locations within California and out-of-state Rarely stay out-of-town overnight Often engage in outreach, engagement, and public speaking activities Often develop and deliver formal talks, professional presentations, and trainings Regularly use a computer, the internet, electronic equipment, and digital devices Regularly perform substantial typing Regularly sit or remain stationary for most of the workday Regularly write notes or otherwise document and organize important information Regularly communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing Regularly read, analyze, summarize, and organize complex data, ideas, and information Regularly explain complicated concepts to individuals with varied levels of education and understanding Regularly perform basic math calculations (counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, averaging) Regularly manage distractions and interruptions; maintain focus and productivity throughout the workday Regularly plan, execute, delegate, and oversee activities involving multiple steps and tasks Regularly make decisions, exercise independent judgment, engage in critical thinking, and perform ongoing problem-solving Regularly maintain resilience and utilize effective coping techniques in response to work-related stressors Regularly address issues, problems, and challenges as soon as they arise COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Disclaimers: Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at-will.
Position sustainability relies on the continuity of existing contracts and funding levels.
Although not guaranteed, future pay increases may be given based on revenue growth, demonstrated skills, quality of work performance, and/or value of the employee's contributions to the agency.
Starting Compensation: $70,000/year Benefits: This position is eligible for employer-paid medical (up to 95%), dental (100%), vision (100%), and life insurance (100% of $50,000 policy) plans.
Eligible employees may purchase family/dependent health benefits and additional life insurance through these plans.
Optional benefits include voluntary participation in Cal Voices' 403(b) retirement plan, pre-tax health and dependent care accounts, long term disability plan, and more.
Paid Time Off: Up to 20 days per year Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days per year APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) You must complete Cal Voices’ online application.
Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient.
We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email, fax, mail, in-person, or any other method outside of our online application.
The link to the online application is provided in this job announcement.
Do your homework.
We want to hire the right person, not a warm body.
Do not apply if you do not meet all of the Minimum Qualifications for this position.
Learn about Cal Voices, who we are, and what we do before you apply.
Check out our website (www.
calvoices.
org, www.
wiseup.
work, www.
accesscalifornia.
org and www.
californiapeers.
org) to read about our programs, values, and governing philosophies.
Your application will reveal your level of interest in this position and desire to work at Cal Voices.
Be prepared.
A link to the job description is provided in this job announcement.
Download the job description for this position and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you.
Keep a copy of it with you when completing the online application, as several questions will ask you to respond to specific information in the job description.
You must upload an electronic copy of your resume in the online application.
A separate cover letter is not required or desired.
The online application asks you to provide the names and contact information for two professional references, so make sure this information is up-to-date and ready to go.
Take your time.
The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete, as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview.
You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline.
When reviewing your application, we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee.
Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail, as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness, thoroughness, accuracy, spelling, and grammar all matter.
Slow down and make your responses count.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Contact Person: Susan Gallagher, Executive Director Email/Phone: sgallagher@calvoices.
org / 916-366-4600 Email Subject Line: Program Coordinator (HEAR US/CAPP) Position APPLICATION LINK: https://survey.
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