Ending The Silence Presenter Job Description:
Job Purpose
The Ending the Silence (ETS) presenter’s purpose is to inform high school students of the symptoms and indicators of mental illness as well as explore ways for people to help themselves, friends or family members who may be in need of support.
- The purpose of the young adult presenter is to relate to students and share their own journey of recovery with a diagnosable mental illness.
- The purpose of the lead presenter (PowerPoint) is to walk the students through various types of mental illnesses, explaining symptoms and avenues of recovery.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The ETS Presenter performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following:
- 6 to 8 hours of online training to become certified.
- One day in-person training
- Communicates with ETS Coordinator about presentations
- Arrives at presentations early and follows policies and procedures outlined in the manual
- Adheres to NAMI Signature Program Code of Conduct
Program Leader Qualifications
- Adult who is either a family member or a person with a mental health condition
- Completed Family to Family
- Young adult aged 18-35 in recovery with a mental health condition
- Completed Peer to Peer Course
- Receive a score of 3 or higher on the ETS Presenter Evaluation Checklist
- Knowledge of NAMI programs including Peer-to-Peer and Family-to-Family.
- Knowledge of mental health programs and resources in the area
- Strong oral communication skills
- Comfortable speaking to large groups
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with others
Proficiency in the use of computers for:
- Internet
Personal characteristics:
The ETS presenter should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
- Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the program
- Communicate Effectively: Speak and listen using effective communication tools and techniques
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness.
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the program
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the program
Job Details:
- $21.00 per hour, Presenters are paid for 2 hours per presentation
- Employee will be reimbursed for mileage
To Apply:
Mention the position you are applying for on your resume. Send your resume by email to office@namisantaclara.org or by mail to the following address:
NAMI-Santa Clara County
1150 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 24,
San Jose, CA 95128.
