VOCAL's Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #8 - Posted 8.7   

"What does occupational wellness mean?"

SAMHSA defines it as personal satisfaction and enrichment from one's work.

Read what the University of California, Riverside, says: 

 http://wellness.ucr.edu/occupational_wellness.html  

VOCAL's Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #7 - Posted 7.3

"How do you define emotional wellness?"

SAMHSA defines emotional wellnes as "Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships". 

Go to: http://wellness.ucr.edu/emotional_wellness.html

to learn more!

VOCAL's Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #6 - Posted 6.5

"What does spiritual wellness mean?"

SAMHSA defines spiritual wellness as: 

"expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life" by making time for practices that enhance our sense of connection to self, nature, or others and finding a community that shares our spiritual outlook. 

DBHDS New Web Site Up and Running - Posted 8.28

http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/professionals-and-service-providers/oclc  

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Link - Posted 7.24   

http://www.wearevirginiaveterans.org/ 

Veterans Peer Support Group at On Our Own of Roanoke - Posted 6.2

New Tool Connects Vets and Employers - Posted 5.5

The Veterans Employment Center, an inter-agency collaboration from the White House's Joining Forces initiative, has announced a new online tool to provide veterans with employment resources. ebenefits.va.govwill connect veterans and service members with public and private sector employers who are looking to hire people with military experience, including individuals with disabilities.

For more information and employer resources, visit www.AskEARN.org. 

DBHDS Job Opening: Director, Office of Recovery Support (General Admin Manager III) - Posted 8.25

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, creative professional to advise both the Department and the community on expanding and enriching our recovery support services, certification of peer support specialists and infusing the principles of recovery and resiliency throughout Virginia's service system.  This position will act as liaison and promote collaboration with the peer community.  Provide and oversee technical advice for recovery based and peer service delivery by providing information on research and best practices.  Serve as a clearinghouse, providing information about resources to CSBs/BHAs, state facilities and

Qualifications:  Successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of recovery oriented mental health and substance abuse systems and services; budget and grant management.   In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills, particularly with negotiating with a wide range of agencies and organizations.  Strong computer skills are desired.  Demonstrated ability to:  develop and implement best practices around peer support & recovery, including policy development; develop and communicate complex information, make presentations and provide  

trainings effectively to a wide range of audiences, including professionals at all levels, service users, volunteers, etc; evaluate and analyze data and monitor a wide range of activities; work within limited time constraints; prioritize and organize a broad range of complex activities; and, work on own initiative with a preference for working with a high degree of autonomy.

Bachelor in Human Services or related field is preferred.  Considerable experience of developing and coordinating SA and MH recovery oriented systems of care and peer services; managing significant budgets and contracts; and policy and program development and implementation is required.  Experience of managing complex projects involving partnerships between statutory and voluntary section and peer led activities working in the health or social care sector is desired.  Candidate with lived experience and a specialist in recovery oriented practices is strongly preferred.

Position: #00007                                                                                                                             

Hiring Range: Salary Negotiable

Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at http://jobs.virginia.gov/.  Only accepting online applications.  This position is open until filled.  DBHDS is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.  

www.dbhds.virginia.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity

Norfolk CSB Has Some Job Openings for Persons with Lived Experience - Posted 8.21

Go to: www.norfolk.gov/jobs   

Job Opening for Peer Mentor at Western Tidewater CSB - Posted 8.11

http://www.wtcsb.org/jobs/?job_id=101

Part-time Conference Coordinator Position Available with Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) - Posted 7.28

Salaried, starting at 20 hours/week

Application must be submitted by:  August 25, 2014

Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) is a registered 501(c)(3) with a mission to educate, empower and advocate on behalf of individuals, organizations and communities to improve mental health. MHAV is creating a part-time position for a Conference Coordinator to be based in our Richmond office, starting at 20 hours with the potential to grow, based upon future funding. This position currently has no benefits.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Facilitate or co-facilitate any MHAV Conferences or focus groups;
• Schedule logistics of the trainings (admissions, site, transportation, contracts, materials) and be the main contact with the sites about any issues before or during the trainings;
• Identify improvements and innovations MHAV can make to these conferences;
• Assist in report and grant writing and compiling;
• Reach out to BH service areas about MHAV programs; and
• Research current BH services in Virginia.

The ideal candidate will have direct, personal experience using and/or working with mental health and/or substance abuse services and modeling principles of recovery and wellness. S/he will be an active, creative team member, offering support and assistance to ongoing projects and program development. Basic computer skills and competence in Microsoft Office are required. This person will be able to work independently, sometimes facilitating independently, and will be able to meet deadlines. The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the peer movement and follow through on activities is important. A clean Virginia driver's license and reliable transportation is also required.

MHAV is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit and hire qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation.

To apply for this position, please email, fax or mail a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Anne Edgerton, Executive Director

MHAV

2008 Bremo Road, Suite 101

Richmond, VA  23226

info@mhav.org

FAX: 804-447-7786

PT Peer Recovery Support Coordinator Position at Mental Health America of Virginia - Posted 7.14

Salaried, starting at 20 hours/week

Application must be submitted by August 11th

Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) is a registered 501(c)(3) with a mission to educate, empower and advocate on behalf of individuals, organizations and communities to improve mental health. MHAV is creating a part-time position for a Peer Support Coordinator to be based in our Richmond office, starting at 20 hours with the potential to grow, based upon future funding. This position currently has no benefits.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide support, information and networking  to peer specialists and recovery coaches  throughout the Commonwealth;
• Connect mentors and mentees, and notification of internship opportunities;
• Provide information on the certification status in Virginia;
• Facilitate focus and support groups as requested by peers throughout the state;
• Build database of peer support and recovery coaches, and
• Any other duties deemed appropriate to achieve the goals of the project.

The ideal candidate will have direct, personal experience using and/or working with mental health and/or substance abuse services and modeling principles of recovery and wellness. S/he will be an active, creative team member, offering support and assistance to ongoing projects. Basic computer skills and competence in Microsoft Office are required. This person will be able to work independently on projects and meet deadlines. The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the peer movement and follow through on activities is important. A clean Virginia driver's license and reliable transportation is also required.

MHAV is an equal opportunity employer that actively recruits and hires qualified people who may have disabilities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or sexual orientation.

To apply for this position, please email, fax or mail a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Anne Edgerton, Executive Director, MHAV

2008 Bremo Road, Suite 101

Richmond, VA  23226

info@mhav.org

FAX: 804-447-7786