Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator

Job Type Full-time Description

We are looking for an individual with experience working with young people and skills related to suicide prevention, mental health, substance use prevention, health promotion, youth development, community and public health, health equity or another relevant field. This position requires excellent communication, problem solving, and active listening skills; initiative, creativity, and adaptability; the ability to work independently and effectively in groups; strong relationship building skills; an understanding of the social determinants of health, the socioecological model, and a commitment to racial and health equity. The ideal candidate will have the curiosity and ability to learn new things. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities are provided.

What You Will Be Doing to Make A Difference...

• Coordinate all aspects of the youth suicide prevention project and associated activities. 
• Coordinate assessment, capacity building, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts with the support from the Program Director. 
• Attend Building Up Youth (BUY) Regional Collaborative meetings and work with the BUY Program Manager to integrate suicide prevention initiatives into the coalition. 
• Oversee the development, refinement and implementation of a strategic plan 
• Coordinator and facilitate chosen evidence-informed strategies in alignment with CLAS standards and with fidelity, this may include workshops, trainings, social norms marketing campaigns, and events.
• Create and coordinate social media posts for the departments social media pages
• Embed racial justice and health equity values and strategies into all programming and improve; deliver strategies that are trauma-informed, person-centered, identify-affirming, and recovery-oriented. 
• Build and maintain partnerships within the community and within the organization with a focus on youth, individuals with lived experience, immigrant populations, and those most impacted. 
• Facilitate meetings and engage youth, caregivers, community groups, and organizations to coordinate and implement strategies.
• Become a certified trainer in selected evidence-informed programs and organize/provide trainings.
• Attend meetings and community events to promote project initiatives. 
• Maintain ongoing communication with funders regarding program activities; Keep accurate records related to program requirements and complete quarterly reports for the Department of Public Health and other funding sources. 
• Monitor program progress, goals, and objectives 
• Assist Program Director with coordinating program budget, as needed
• Proposal writing, as needed
• Driving is required

Hours: 40hrs/week; mainly M-F 9-5pm with a few evenings/weekends per month/ 1-2 days/week in the office, plus additional time will be spent in the community building relationships and providing trainings, events, etc. 

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of Employment

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance 

Eye-Med Vision Benefits 

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program 

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness 

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Assistance 

Extensive Training Program

Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and extensive relevant experience in a related field
• Master's degree in a related field preferred, but not required
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Experience facilitating workshops/trainings/support groups and implementing evidence-informed programs/practices with fidelity and in alignment with culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) Standards
• Ability to work with diverse communities, including with children and families of different races, ethnicities, ages, abilities and experiences 
• Relevant lived experience or experience working with youth and parents/caregivers 
• Experience promoting collaborations and partnerships within