[NYAPRS Enews] New NYC Parachute NYC Seeks Project Mgr, Training Specialist, Data Analyst, Admin Ass't

[Harvey Rosenthal]

Parachute NYC is a new and innovative approach to providing
community-based services to individuals aged 16-65 who are experiencing
symptoms of psychosis. This project will support a coordinated continuum
of services implemented both by professionals and peers, including home
based treatment of up to 1 year provided by specially trained mobile
crisis teams, open doors Crisis Respite Centers (CRCs), consumer peer
lead "warm line" as well as integration with medical services. Parachute
NYC will provide care in the community to individual's experiencing
symptoms of psychosis, and will include their families and social
supports in their care plans. Parachute NYC will provide a "soft
landing" as an entry point to the mental health system to individual's
experiencing a psychosis related crisis and help the person to develop
his/her full potential in the community.

These positions will be within Division of Mental Hygiene, in the Bureau
of Mental Health. The Bureau of Mental Health is responsible for mental
health service delivery and planning for New York City residents with
mental health needs. Bureau staff is responsible for managing the
development, implementation, and oversight of ongoing and new contracted
mental health programs. Through these contracts and through its policy,
planning and advocacy work, the Bureau seeks to facilitate access and
quality care and recovery for all New York City residents.

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Job Title:                   Parachute NYC - Mental Health Project
Manager

                                  Health Services Manager, II

Position Reports to:  Parachute NYC Project Manager, Division of Mental
Hygiene

Salary:                        up to $90K, commensurate with experience

 

BACKGROUND:

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Project Manager,
funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Deputy Director in the Bureau of Mental Health, the
Project Manager will have responsibility for overseeing all programmatic
components of Parachute NYC. The Project Manager will also be
responsible for creating and applying a systematic approach for
implementing all operational facets of the program. The Project Manager
will work closely with community mental health agencies, 4 different
mobile crisis teams, a network of Federal Qualified Health Centers
(FQHCs), 4 different housing providers in charge of the CRCs,   internal
partners at DOHMH, consumer peer groups and other stakeholders in the
community. The Project Manager will also interact with families and
advocacy groups representing consumer needs and interests. In addition
to proven project management skills, the ideal candidate will have
substantial public health and grant management experience, substantial
understanding of Recovery oriented practices in MH; familiarized with
alternative MH treatment approaches; some experience in working with
peer/consumer organizations be organized and detail-oriented, and will
possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
and a comprehensive knowledge of the mental health system in New York
City.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Manager will:

*         Manage four staff: two analysts, training specialist, and an
administrative assistant. 

*         Coordinate all activities of Parachute NYC

*         Organize and present timely and concise progress reports to
the Project Director, funders, 

      stakeholders and partners 

*         Track project progress and milestones based on grant
deliverables or contracts

*         Assist with the coordination of budgets and associated
documentation

*         Assist in identifying and anticipating project delays and
create remediation plans

*         Coordinate project rollout and project completion activities

*         Coordinate procurements and vendor and sub-recipient contracts
and MOUs.

*         Organize meetings, develop agendas, document project
conversations and follow-up on next steps to ensure completion

*         Help coordinate input from stakeholders

*         Limited domestic traveling 

*         Perform other duties as assigned

*         This position may require some on-call duties as needed

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

He/she will possess superior project coordination, written and verbal
communication skills.  Ability to manage competing priorities, track
progress and adhere to set timelines.  Strong computer and data
management skills, including software such as Microsoft Excel, Word and
PowerPoint. Data analysis and program evaluation experience, and a
proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple partners to
rapidly and successfully implement innovative and novel programs is a
plus.  5 years lifecycle project management experience including
rollout, tracking progress, meeting timelines, etc.  Experience working
with grants and contracts  Must be willing to travel throughout the City
approximately 50% of the time. Strong computer skills including data
management. 

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Job Title:                   Parachute NYC -Mental Health Training
Specialist

Position Reports to:  Parachute NYC Project Manager, Division of Mental
Hygiene

Salary:                        up to $85K, commensurate with experience

 

BACKGROUND:

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Training
Specialist, funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Parachute NYC Project Manager in the Bureau of Mental
Health, the Training Specialist will be responsible for the management
of internal and external trainings of providers, peer consumer groups
and other health professionals. The Training Specialist will coordinate
trainings focused on state of the art established treatment models for
participating providers in this project, crisis intervention and health
navigation curricula specifically designed for peers working with people
in psychiatric crisis, and some condensed versions of the former to
larger audiences. The Training Specialist will also interact with
families and advocacy groups representing consumer needs and interests.
Training will include basic, advance and train-the- trainer curricula.
In addition to proven training and curriculum development skills, the
ideal candidate will have substantial understanding of Recovery oriented
practices in MH; familiarized with alternative MH treatment approaches;
some experience in working with peer/consumer organizations be highly
organized and detail-oriented, and will possess excellent interpersonal,
written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of the mental
health system in New York City.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Training Specialist will:

*	Coordinate the delivery of numerous and varied trainings to
Parachute NYC partners.
*	Apply training and education best practices to the design and
delivery of all training and presentations.
*	Collaborate with training partners to customize existing
trainings and develop new curricula as needed for rapid implementation.
*	Devise and implement training evaluation in order to
continuously improve training program.
*	Develop and maintain training schedules and coordinate with
subject matter experts to deliver trainings.
*	Manage logistics for trainings throughout the City.

*	Help to develop training materials in response to field staff
requests and review existing materials for compliance with training
standards.

*	Disseminate information and support materials regarding
upgrades, new versions, and release notes.
*	Maintain a project plan for the preparation and delivery of
training classes.
*	Monitor and regularly report on training indicators to
continually improve the training program. 
*	Deliver feedback and evaluation summaries to supervisor and
funders as requested.
*	Other duties or projects as directed by supervisor.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

He/she will possess superior project and training coordination
capabilities, excellent presentation and written and verbal
communication skills. Knowledge of evidence based best practices for
training. The ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities,
track progress and adhere to set timelines.  Strong computer and data
management skills, including software such as Microsoft Excel, Word and
PowerPoint.  Experience working collaboratively to rapidly implement
novel training programs is essential.

*	Two (2) or more years work experience in training, curriculum
development, multimedia presentations, and online learning systems. 
*	Minimum 1-2 years project management experience.
*	Prior experience in public health and/or clinical setting is
highly desirable.
*	Must be willing to travel throughout the City approximately 50%
of the time.
*	Excellent time management, attention to detail, organizational
and communication skills required.
*	Successful candidate will possess strong computer skills, with
proficiency using Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and online learning
systems.

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Job Title:              Parachute NYC - Data Analyst 

Position Reports to:  Parachute NYC Project Manager, Division of Mental
Hygiene

Salary:                    up to $80K, commensurate with experience

 

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks two Data Analysts,
funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Parachute NYC Project Manager in the Bureau of Mental
Health, the Data Analysts will be responsible for tracking and analyzing
all Parachute NYC data. The Data Analysts will utilize data to monitor
trends - including access to and utilization of Parachute NYC, identify
potential areas for improvement, develop recommendations for course
corrections and promote evidence-based care. The Data Analysts will
review, analyze and prepare reports as requested.  In addition to
extensive experience analyzing data and reporting findings, the ideal
candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented, and will possess
excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and
knowledge of the mental health system in New York City.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Analysts will:

*         Collect and analyze all programmatic Parachute NYC data

*         Research data sources, analyze large data sets, develop
reports, and assess the meaning and relevance of findings

*         Work closely with program leadership and staff to analyze
program-level data and offer ongoing recommendations for  data-driven
tracking and refinement of programmatic outcomes

*         Troubleshoot all data capturing systems to help ensure quality
and reliable data, and regularly monitor all data captured and reported
for accuracy and consistency

*         Prepare/ write reports for DOHMH leadership and program funder

*         Perform research and related literature reviews for
programmatic purposes

*         Other duties or projects as directed by supervisor

PREFERRED SKILLS:

The preferred candidate will have extensive experience with managing,
cleaning, processing, and analyzing large datasets.  Experience with
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) is strongly preferred. The
individual will have the ability to present findings from data analysis
to a wide range of audiences through a variety of mediums including
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and geographical information systems.
Strong computer and data management skills, including software such as
Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.  Experience working
collaboratively to rapidly implement program goals is essential.

*	Two (2) or more years work experience in data collection,
interpretation and reporting
*	Prior experience in public health and/or clinical setting is
highly desirable.
*	Excellent time management, attention to detail, organizational
and communication skills required.
*	Successful candidate will possess strong computer skills, with
proficiency using SAS, Microsoft Office and online learning systems.

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Job Title:              Parachute NYC - Mental Health Administrative
Assistant,

                             Principle Administrative Associate

Position Reports to:  Parachute NYC Project Director, Division of Mental
Hygiene

Salary:                   up to $45,000, commensurate with experience

 

BACKGROUND:

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an Administrative
Assistant, funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Project Manager will have responsibility for overseeing
all programmatic components of Parachute NYC. The Administrative
Assistant will coordinate, schedule, and assist with preparation for all
meetings, site visits, events and conferences for the Project Manager
and the Training Coordinator. He/she will be responsible for travel
arrangements and requests for traveling out of town. He or she will also
assist with correspondence tracking and must be able to handle inquiries
and projects of highly complex, confidential and administrative nature.
In addition, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for
developing and standardizing policies and procedures for the day to day
operations of Parachute NYC. The Administrative Assistant will also be
responsible for the development, maintenance, quality assurance and
improvement of a highly professional customer-service environment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Administrative Assistant will:

*         Provide general administrative support to the Program Manager
and staff.  Prepare memos, letters, articles and documents for
distribution, mailing or faxing. 

*         Assist the Project Manager and Training Coordinator in
coordinating all activities of Parachute NYC

*         Manage program projects to ensure office efficiency 

*         Create tools and systems to track project progress and
milestones 

*         Manage public interface (Using customer service skills,
answers and routes incoming        inquiries (both telephone and face to
face) quickly and appropriately

*         Respond promptly to requests for written information,
including highly confidential and complex   material Perform other
duties as assigned

 

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and
communication skills; have great professional discretion and maturity,
the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume office; excellent
written, verbal and organizational skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word,
Outlook, Excel and Power Point.


 


 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

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