outreach and development associate - mental health

The NAMI Greater Boston Peer Support and Adovcacy Network (PSAN) https://namiboston.org seeks an outreach and development associate.

who will work closely with PSAN [ https://namiboston.org/peer-san/ ] and the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community ( www.mbrlc.org )

co-founder Howard D. Trachtman, BS, CPS, CPRP, COAPS, a nationally recognized mental health advocate.

Cliff notes: We are planning on going to organizations in person or virtually to educate people on the mental health peer movement.

Below is a full job description that was originally drafted long before COVID.

These are the various components of the position, you need not be expert in all areas.

Mr. Trachtman is willing to mentor suitable candidates in peer support and/or advocacy.

Email him at hdt@namiboston.org or call (781) 642-0368.

As almost all of our members identify as being in recovery from mental health and/or

addictions the ideal candidate would being willing to disclose their personal experience with mental health

and/or addictions treatment.

Outreach and Development Associate Job Description

• not everyone will need to do all roles

Visit in person or communicate with other organizations to promote the peer movement and PSAN

Help staff PSAN information table at conferences and events

Maintain database of NAMI PSAN members and verify accuracy of NAMI's database

Recruit new PSAN members and renew lapsing members

Maintain NAMI literature and help distribute to community

Check PSAN voice mail/email and respond to information/referral and other calls

Provide peer support as needed

Communicate with existing PSAN members via phone, email and US mail

Help with PSAN newsletter

Prepare for NAMI Walk in May and ongoing fund-raising

Help coordinate legislative advocacy if desired

Provide input on updating website

Liaison with PSAN Advisory board

Help organize PSAN social events; especially Opening Doors to the Arts www.OpeningDoorsToTheArts.org

Assist with computer class as needed

Identify needed office supplies

OPTIONAL:

IN OUR OWN VOICE presenter or willing to take free training

NAMI Connection group facilitator or willing to take free training

PEER to PEER mentor or willing to take training

for more one these trainings see:

https://namimass.org/peer/

https://namimass.org/nami-in-our-own-voice/