Behavioral Health Educator

Design and deliver training and presentations to employees and community partners on how to recognize and respond to individuals with behavioral health needs. Create teaching plans, develop instructional materials and ensure workforce development aligns with Seneca Core Values and strategic goals. Provide training in Seneca's service area - Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Webster Counties in WV.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service related field and relevant work experience required.

Obtain and maintain required instructor certifications.

Valid driver’s license, automobile and insurance required.

Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen.

Skills And Knowledge Required

Must possess clear and effective communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Skilled in public speaking and engaging group discussions.

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), video conferencing tools, multimedia integration, document creation and editing, web-based collaboration tools, internet research skills and basic technical troubleshooting.

Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.

Essential Functions

• Develop and/or conduct training and presentations on behavioral health topics to employees and community partners.
• Obtain instructor certification, including ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Trauma Informed Care, and other identified trainings.
• Plan curriculum, set learning objectives, and prepare instructional materials to ensure training is organized and aligned with learning goals.
• Ensure training programs contribute to enhancing workforce knowledge and skills, improving productivity, and achieving objectives.
• Plan, organize, and conduct CPR, First Aid, CPI and other certification courses.
• Create a positive environment conductive to learning by engaging learners, encouraging questions and discussions, and providing feedback and guidance throughout the learning process.
• Assess learner comprehension and skill acquisition.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting during online or technology-based training sessions.
• Ensure training activities are aligned with core values and contribute to achieving strategic goals.
• Maintain records of attendance, participant feedback, assessment results and other relevant data.
• Continually update knowledge and skills through professional development activities and training workshops.
• M aintain care of training equipment and supplies.
• Travel to Seneca locations to provide training.
• Develop and conduct workshops offering continuing education credits for professional licensure.
• Present professional development training for community partners.
• Secure information by adhering to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and Seneca privacy policies and keeping client and corporate information confidential.
• Represent Seneca in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca’s Code of Conduct and Ethical Practice.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend or crouch; talk and hear; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.