Coordinator II- Missouri Suicide Prevention Project

Vacancy Number : 1012840

Please Note: This position is located in Jefferson City MO

Summary:
Assists with the implementation of the Missouri Suicide Prevention Project in accordance with the grant proposal and related guidelines from the Department of Mental Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or a degree related to the specific program being supported, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. Two to three years of administrative and/or supervisory experience beyond office support activities is required. Other additional experience and/or training may be required depending on the location of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in administration or human services Two years of experience in a behavioral health or public health system or a governmental agency responsible for publicly funded prevention programs In-depth clinical knowledge of youth suicide and its prevention Understanding of federal reporting requirements Knowledge of, and experience in, outcome measurement Thorough knowledge of government operation and public policy processes Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a multicultural environment Excel at multitasking and delegating tasks effectively Professionalism, integrity, creativity, flexibility, commitment, ability to work both independently and as part of a management team, and compassion for individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and their families

Detailed Description:
Day-to-day management of contracts for local suicide prevention services, including resource centers and mini-award program.

Assure services delivered under the grant are evidence based, efficacious, fiscally accountable and address local community issues of age, race, ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, disability, literacy and gender in youth at risk for suicide.

Assist the Department with the competitive bid process for contracted suicide prevention programs.

Facilitate collection of data and site visits necessary for program evaluation.
Provide suicide prevention services as needed, including: gatekeeper training, public awareness campaigns, lethal means reduction, conference planning, and general information.

Consult with the Project Director, CPS Division Director at DMH, and evaluation staff at MIMH on the youth suicide prevention quality, outcomes, and efficacy

Participation in various activities as a representative of the Project, including meetings of the Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee, SAMHSA grantee meetings, DMH conference planning committee, etc.

Conduct research, prepare reports and presentations, assist with updating website, and other duties as needed

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