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NAMI SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON Community Educator in Vancouver, Washington
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NAMI Southwest Washington (NAMI SW WA) provides mental health education, support groups, a monthly newsletter, and community advocacy.?We are located at 2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. NAMI SW WA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and an independent NAMI National affiliate. Our goal is to work in an environment with reduced trauma to ensure that all staff and volunteers can maintain a high level of mental and physical wellness. We support a stigma-free society.
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE:
Responsible for Community Education of NAMI Southwest Washington presentations. Assists in developing and monitoring program budgets and contracts---coordinates with internal agency staff, external organizations, and funders regarding programming. Studies and analyzes community needs for the basis of presentation development. With deep knowledge of core programs, operations, and plans, she/he reports to and works closely with the executive director and other NAMI SW Washington staff. They are responsible for monitoring, managing, and guiding community presentations.
SKILLS:
The Community Educator will be action-oriented with a strong work ethic, initiative, energy, and tenacity.
They will possess the personal qualities of integrity, credibility, confidence, dedication, idealism, positive attitude, adaptability, innovativeness, self-direction, and willingness sometimes to take direction.
They will have exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, team management, and facilitation skills, the ability to work effectively and courteously with diverse groups of people and the public, excellent organizational and time management skills, and a []{style="font-family
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