Faith Leader Coordinator

Faith Leader Coordinator, FaithNet Program, Job Description:

Job Purpose:

The Faith Leader Coordinator will train and strategize with other faith leaders and their congregations on mental health. The Faith Leader Coordinator will also train NAMI Staff on how best to provide mental health education and advocacy in faith communities. This position will report to the Program Manager and Executive Director, as needed.

FaithNet Program Description:

NAMI FaithNet is a network composed of members and friends of NAMI. It was established for the purposes of:

• Facilitating the development within the faith community of a non-threatening, supportive environment for those with mental illness and their families.
• Pointing out the value of one’s spirituality in the recovery process from mental illness and the need for spiritual strength for those who are caretakers.
• Educating clergy and faith communities concerning mental illness.
• Encouraging advocacy of the faith community to bring about hope and recovery for all who are affected by mental illness.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain communication and positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Work in collaboration to develop outreach, social media, and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with Faith Leaders to guide strategic planning and implement stigma-free campaigns.
• Work closely with faith leaders to develop stigma-­‐free sermons and provide guidance as needed.
• Collaborate with community partners, congregations, staff, and families.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all stakeholders.

Be able to implement the following Trainings:

• Authenticity Training
• Compassion Cultivation
• Other trainings as needed

Plan & Organize the Program:

• Interview and qualify all potential staff and presenters.
• Coordinate, organize, and schedule trainings.
• Oversee expenditure tracking & timesheets to be submitted on time.
• Ensure all records are complete, organized, and on the NAMI-SCC FaithNet drive.
• Submit all required documentation on a timely basis (i.e. Board Program Report).
• Manage Program Staff.
• Provide outreach to organizations interested in presentations and creating Mental Health Ministries.
• Schedule any needed equipment for presentations.
• Communicate with the national office, NSOs, NAs, and/or external community partners.
• Track and report data for programs.
• Represent NAMI-SCC by attending community meetings and promoting working relationships with other agencies.

Control the Program:

• Identify and update list of contacts.
• Track the activities and create reports.
• Collect and maintain presenter information for NAMI’s records.
• Maintain current and up-to-date program materials (hard and electronic).
• Review extra handouts for dated material.
• Ensure program activities align with agency policies and procedures.
• Report evaluation findings to the Program Manager and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate.

Qualification & Education:

• Master’s Degree in Theology/Divinity and/or Pastoral Leadership and/or related field with equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in faith community and/or nonprofit setting.
• Completion of a NAMI education program (Family to Family, Peer to Peer, BASICS or Provider Education) or will complete one of these upon employment.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a face-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area.
• Comfortable working with diverse communities, perspectives and faiths.
• Knowledge of issues related to the program.
• Knowledge and understanding of NAMI’s mission and programs.
• Commitment to NAMI’s mission, values and best practices.

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

• Microsoft Office 2010
• E-mail
• Internet
• Excel

Personal characteristics:

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the program.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• 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 organization.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Job Details:

Up to 20 hours per week

$27.00 per hour

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.