Ending the Silence Presenter

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Job Title: presenter for the "Ending the Silence" program

Paid Opportunity!

• Outline of your story living with a mental health condition
• As little as 3 hours per week up to 15 hours per week

Mission: to provide education, support and advocacy for people living with mental health conditions and their loved ones.

NAMI Miami-Dade is a 501(c)(3) that was restarted 4 years ago and is the local affiliate of NAMI National.

"Ending the Silence" program:

1) 3-module mental health education and prevention program for:

- Middle and High School Students

- Their Families

- School Staff

(2) 50-minute or longer presentation that teaches:

- Warning Signs

- Facts and Statistics

- Resources to help themselves, friends or family members

(3) Personal testimony from two co-facilitators: a young adult in recovery and a family member

(4) Encourages youth and families to seek help. They realize they are not alone.

(5) FREE to the community

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Undergo both online and in-person (through zoom) training.
• Provide regular presentations following the certification training.
• Willing to adhere to the fidelity of the "Ending the Silence" presentation model which follows a structured format covering information about warning signs of mental health conditions, facts and statistics, and resources.
• Work in coordination with NAMI Miami in offering the presentations.
• Spearhead, with the assistance of the coordinator, presentation activities including preparation, execution and data reporting.
• Willing and capable to collaborate with a team.
• Participate in continuing education (calls, skill refreshers, etc.).

Desired Abilities, Skills and Experiences:

• Young adult living in recovery from a mental health condition; parent or a caregiver of an individual living with a mental health condition; family member of someone living with a mental health condition.
• Being comfortable speaking in front of a variety of audience, including middle and high school students, school professionals and parents.
• Being at a point to be able to speak openly and honestly about your experiences to others.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Miami-Dade County, requiring use of a personal vehicle. Currently presentations are being done online.
• Ability to use equipment such as projector and computer.

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