Job Summary

The Mental Health Training and Partnerships Specialist supports Hanna Center’s goal of becoming a national leader in mental health and trauma-informed, healing-centered care by delivering and advancing research-informed, culturally responsive training for internal and external audiences. Working within the Department of Research & Training, the Specialist facilitates, develops, and refines training curricula in mental health, trauma-informed care, and related areas, ensuring that content reflects current evidence, practical application, and the diverse needs of the communities served.

The Specialist will help build a sustainable train-the-trainer pipeline that expands the reach and consistency of Hanna’s training, while supporting internal professional development and the integration of evidence-informed practices across the organization. The role also cultivates collaborative relationships with schools, community organizations, public agencies, and other system partners to identify training needs, develop partnerships, and extend the impact of Hanna’s expertise.

The ideal candidate is an engaging facilitator, skilled collaborator, and trusted relationship builder who brings demonstrated mental health expertise, cultural responsiveness, and humility to their work. Through effective training, partnership development, and continuous learning, the Specialist will help translate research into practice, strengthen professional capacity, and advance Hanna’s impact across the mental health and trauma-informed care fields.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1.Mental Health Training & Curriculum Delivery

Facilitate in-person and virtual mental health training, including trauma-informed care, for schools, community organizations, residential care providers, mental health professionals, direct service staff, and leadership teams.
Adapt delivery to meet diverse learner needs using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally responsive, healing-centered principles
Support the design, development, and continual refinement of training curricula, digital courses, and learning tools tailored to various sectors.
Ensure all training aligns with evidence-based mental health frameworks, including SAMHSA’s trauma-informed principles and reflects current research and best practices.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to integrate real-world applications and practitioner voices into training content.
Provide follow-up coaching and technical assistance to support implementation and deepen practice.
Contribute to toolkits, case studies, and implementation guides that reinforce training content

2.Train-the-Trainer & Internal Training

Implement and lead a train-the-trainer program that develops skilled trainers with lived experience and professional expertise.
Coach and mentor trainers to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery across sessions.
Support Hanna Center’s internal training needs, including professional development, compliance, and licensure-related training, in partnership with HR and department leaders.
Support administration of continuing education (CEU) offerings, ensuring training meets accreditation and organizational standards.

3. Community Partnerships & Engagement

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, nonprofits, healthcare, government, and community-based organizations.
Serve as a point of contact for partner organizations, assessing their training needs and coordinating follow-up support.
Launch and facilitate communities of practice, professional learning networks, and alumni groups for training participants. • Represent the Research & Training Division at community meetings, conferences, and panels to share mental health and wellness practices and strengthen collaborations.
Identify partnership opportunities and share them with Research & Training leadership to inform program planning.

4. Organization, Evaluation & Administration

Maintain accurate records of training, attendance, evaluations, and outcomes.
Coordinate scheduling and logistics for in-person and virtual sessions.
Track participant and partner engagement metrics and report on training effectiveness, recommending continuous improvements.
Contribute data and program narratives to support funder reporting as needed.

Education and Experience

Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, public health, organizational development, or a related field, or commensurate professional experience.
Preferred qualification: Master’s degree in education, social work, psychology, public health, organizational development, or related discipline, or commensurate experience demonstrating equivalent expertise.
Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed training, professional development, adult learning, and facilitation.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience developing and delivering training, facilitating adult learning, or supporting professional development initiatives.
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed frameworks, including SAMHSA, ARC, and TIIP, and demonstrated ability to apply these frameworks in practice.
Experience developing, adapting, and delivering research-informed curricula, training materials, and professional development for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging learning experiences across disciplines, professional backgrounds, and organizational levels.
Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with schools, community organizations, public agencies, and cross-sector partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through written communication, public speaking, workshop facilitation, and curriculum delivery.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered approaches promote mental health, well-being, resilience, and organizational capacity.
Experience developing train-the-trainer programs, facilitator development initiatives, or certification pathways is preferred.
Experience with learning management systems, virtual facilitation platforms, instructional design, or training compliance requirements is preferred.
Experience delivering training across education, healthcare, social services, residential care, or community-based settings is preferred.
Bilingual skills or relevant lived experience that strengthens relationships with Hanna Center’s communities is desirable.

Core Competencies

Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
A collaborative, relationship-centered approach that builds trust with partners and colleagues. Commitment to culturally responsive, equity-centered, and healing-informed practice.
Flexibility and adaptability in meeting evolving needs and priorities.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality programs.
Passion for promoting trauma-informed practices and supporting organizational growth.

Work Environment

This position is based at Hanna Center in Sonoma, CA, and requires regular travel within the region to deliver training and meet with partners. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of participants and partner organizations.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with a standard schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position includes the option to work remotely one day per week, in coordination with the supervisor and organizational needs.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit, bend, squat, stoop, and walk-up a flight of stairs and be able to safely lift 50 pounds and carry 20 pounds. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured by Company policy.
Must clear background check for a Community Care Licensed facility, including physical, TB, and drug test.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Hanna is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support organizational goals.

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