Red Flags National

Red Flags National Red Flags is a program that helps youth, parents and building staff recognize and respond to signs of depression and related mental health issues.

The Red Flags program was created as a school-based depression awareness and intervention program by Mental Health America of Summit County. It is funded by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and endorsed by the Ohio Department of Education for school districts in Ohio. Red Flags is considered an "Effective Practice" program. Red Flags helps youth, parents and building staff recognize and respon

d to signs of depression and related mental health issues. The three-component program includes materials for building personnel, a 1-5 day curriculum for the students, and resources for parents and the community. The curriculum for the students is based on a short film entitled Thick 'n Thin: Understanding Teen Depression. The story focuses on the relationship between best friends as one of them struggles with depression. Upon completion of the curriculum, students should be able to identify the signs and symptoms of depression, and know how to seek help for a friend. The Center for Disease Control lists depression related su***de as the leading disease-related cause of death and disability in children between the ages of 11-24. As a Universal Prevention program, Red Flags involves the entire community and has been proven to reduce stigma, enhance emotional intelligence, and improve school climate. It is flexible, simple to implement and low cost. The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Mental Health America evaluate Red Flags annually to assure its effectiveness and value.

11/17/2015

Red Flags National, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health in schools, is seeking candidates for an Executive Director position. The position reports to the Board of Directors and the individual will be responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, and program operations.

Qualifications: a minimum of a four-year college degree and 3-5 years experience working in a non-profit setting. Experience in the mental health field is preferred. The ideal candidate will share in the belief that mental health is a critical factor in a child’s development and ability to learn, and will promote mental health education as an integral part of the infrastructure of K-12 institutions.

Submission of CV: Please email your resume and cover letter to Penny Frese at [email protected].

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