Erie County Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator

Crisis Services is actively seeking to fill a critical position on our Administration Team.  We are hiring a Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator who will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the goals of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County. We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in social work, human services, mental health, public health or a related health services field to foster a community of hopefulness, safety and shared responsibility to prevent suicide and suicide attempts by increasing awareness, promoting resiliency and facilitating access to resources.

Who we are:

Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay with regular annual increases
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off and paid meal breaks
• Employee self-care and wellness supports including Calm app subscription for all employees and their family members
• Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsite
• A variety of health insurance options
• $300/year Flexible Spending Account provided by agency
• 403(b) plan w/employer match after one year of service
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

About this opportunity:

The Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator will manage the Coalition’s infrastructure, committees, rules governing meetings, mission, vision and membership memorandum of understanding. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning meeting agendas, scheduling and facilitating the meetings, and assisting Coalition committees to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Facilitating development of Coalition annual strategic goals with Coalition Membership.
• Increasing partnerships dedicated to implementing and sustaining suicide prevention strategies within and outside the workings of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County.
• Developing and maintaining contact with community groups, service providers, collaborators, area colleges and universities, government agencies and others as required.
• Implementing targeted suicide prevention training using best practice and evidence-based practice for  professionals, administrators, counselors and educators for recognition of at-risk behavior and appropriate responses to suicide.
• Increasing public awareness that suicide is a public health problem, that suicide is preventable and that help is available. This will be completed through community meetings and events, presentations and trainings which focus on risk factors, warning signs and how to get help for those at risk.

Job Type: 

• Part Time, 20 hours/week

Pay: 

• $25.40/hour

Schedule: 

• Monday through Friday
• Schedule flexibility based on Coalition activities/events.
• Will require some evening and/or weekend hours.

Work Setting:

• Office-based with remote capabilities
• Some travel is required.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, mental health, public health or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of suicide, suicide prevention and mental health and crisis intervention services in Erie County.
• Excellent facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration between multidisciplinary groups to achieve the Coalition’s mission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Power Point, Excel and other office systems.

Ready for the toughest job you’ll love coming back to?

Crisis Services is a mission-driven organization that exemplifies professionalism and excellence in the delivery of crisis intervention. We are consistently looking for individuals who want to be leaders in crisis intervention and community resources for those with a mental health crisis. We have designed our agency to prioritize mental wellbeing above all else. Crisis Services promotes personal growth and success not only for those who seek our services, but for those that work with us every day.

EEO STATEMENT:

Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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