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JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth. The Implementation Practitioner position is designed for an experienced mental health paraprofessional who has practical knowledge of direct service delivery and experience supporting staff development in behavioral health, social services, residential care, or related community-based settings. This position will serve as a paraprofessional trainer for the NCTSI SAMHSA grant, with primary responsibility for leading training and implementation support for the Let’s Connect and MAP ParaPro practice models. Working under the direction of qualified program and clinical leaders, this role will help develop, coordinate, and deliver training on these practice models, agency practices, foundational behavioral health topics, engagement strategies, documentation expectations, professional boundaries, safety, wellness, and other competencies within the paraprofessional scope of practice. The Implementation Practitioner will model effective skills, facilitate practice activities, provide coaching and implementation support, gather participant feedback, maintain training materials and records, and connect staff with appropriate supervisors or licensed professionals when needs exceed the role’s scope. This position may also support onboarding, learning-management activities, curriculum adaptation, project coordination, data collection, grant-related deliverables, and other Hathaway Center for Excellence initiatives as assigned. While this role does not provide psychotherapy, clinical diagnosis, clinical supervision, or independent clinical guidance, it will provide non-clinical consultation to paraprofessional treatment team members to support successful implementation of evidence-based practices in which the trainer has been trained, such as Let’s Connect and MAP ParaPro. The Implementation Practitioner will perform direct care activities within the paraprofessional scope of practice as required to complete Train-the-Trainer protocols. Skills and knowledge required: The Implementation Practitioner has experience as a non-licensed support worker assisting clients and families in treatment under the direction of clinicians, providing direct care, case coordination, and support services. The Implementation Practitioner demonstrates the ability to deliver approved trainings and practice-model content in accordance with established curricula, trainer guidance, and fidelity expectations. The Implementation Practitioner communicates clearly, works collaboratively, and uses participant feedback and coaching to strengthen training delivery and implementation support. This individual demonstrates self-awareness, cultural humility, professionalism, and skill in engaging trainees with varied levels of experience. The Implementation Pralaw and responds appropriately when sensitive or potentially triggering topics arise, maintains confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and applicable law, and consults with or refers matters to qualified program or clinical leaders when they extend beyond the paraprofessional scope of practice.
Starting Pay Range: $28.84 - $33.65 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required. Required experience a minimum of 1 year in a paraprofessional role; preferred 2-3 years of experience in paraprofessional role. Required previous experience delivering information or trainings. Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position may require regular and flexible travel between various sites and locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations. Valid California driver’s license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.



