Suicide Prevention Program Manager

Position Title: Suicide Prevention Program Manager

Position Reports to: Executive Director

Purpose of the Job: To provide suicide prevention education and support to the Licking County community.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and facilitate evidence-based suicide prevention training in the community, including schools.
• Assist with setting measurable outcomes, meet set goals and requirements, prepare and present data on measured outcomes for all funders.
• Prepare monthly reports and maintain documentation of program activities as requested by the Executive Director.
• Participate on the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team.
• Assist with suicide prevention program fundraiser(s) and other events as needed
• Identify funding opportunities and assist with applying for grants to ensure sustainability.
• Communicate clearly to students and school staff, other Mental Health America staff and community members.
• Work toward Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist or Assistant certification.
• Meet monthly with Prevention Supervisor.
• Work flexible hours on occasion including evenings and weekends.
• Participate in monthly Quality Assurance, Team, and Licking County Suicide Prevention Coalition meetings as schedule allows.
• Maintain cultural humility in service delivery.
• Accept other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Associate Director.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in health education, public health, social services, education or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with in-person and virtual training facilitation of various group sizes.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of suicide prevention best practices and community resources preferred.
• Must be trustworthy with confidential materials and information.
• Ability to relate to individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within Licking County.
• Acceptable background check.

Position particulars: This is a year-round, full-time (40 hours per week) position, with option to occasionally work hybrid. Hours are primarily during business hours of 8:00am – 4:30 pm however some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Computer literacy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark, OH 43055