Behavioral Health & Wellness Educator

Job Title

Jewish Community Services (JCS) provides programs and services for people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their goals, enhance their wellbeing, and maximize their independence.

Are you highly creative and love the thrill of engaging groups in experiential learning? Do you have experience using nontraditional techniques to engage learners and bring information to life? Do you have experience working with and providing educational programming for at-risk youth and culturally diverse audiences? As a vital member of our Prevention and Wellness Education Team, you will use your talents to create and facilitate innovative programs that help elementary and middle school students boost their understanding of mental wellbeing, build their resilience, and reduce stigma of mental health challenges.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, in-person position that requires travel. Our offices and primary service area are in the Greater Baltimore Area. Flexibility for some Sundays and evening hours required.

Who You Are

• Hold a degree or work experience in mental health, substance use disorders, counseling, education, or other relevant fields
• A dedicated educator with experience teaching health, wellness, or related subjects to at-risk youth, children, teens, and young adults
• Familiarity with experiential learning techniques like roleplaying and emotional regulation exercises (performing arts/theatre a plus)
• Experience or familiarity with Botvin LifeSkills a plus
• Experience and familiarity with creative presentation platforms (e.g., edpuzzle, nearpod, Prezi)
• A lifelong learner who stays informed about mental health and substance use issues, best practices in health education, and important student wellness initiatives
• Someone with excellent communication and organizational skills
• A strong advocate for student well-being, with an understanding of adolescent development
• A collaborator who enjoys working with faculty, counselors, and administrators to develop innovative wellness programs
• Possess a cultural sensitivity and ability to work with individuals of diverse abilities and backgrounds

Annual Salary: $57,000 - $65,000

The PERKS of Working at JCS: Comprehensive Benefit Plan + 401(k) & match + Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays + Free + JCC gym membership + Professional Development Opportunities + Legal Shield + Pet Insurance + Competitive Salary + Free CEU Opportunities + Supervision for Licensure

JCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All opportunities at JCS are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of criminal background clearances, drug test, and degree and/or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.