And the job listing Expires on February 7, 2025
Maximum Starting Hourly Rate – Dependent on Qualifications
Benefits –
* Health
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off – 9.23 hrs per pay period (If less than full-time, accruals per pay period will be pro-rated based on actual hours worked)
* 10 Observed Company Paid Holidays
* Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Spending Account
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is a grant funded position, and employment is contingent upon continued funding.
Performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversee development and implementation of the HEAL initiative funded by the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) as outlined in the grant’s statement of work.
* Ability to draw stakeholders together, create action plans through group environments, implement initiatives, and document progress through reports and presentations.
* Establish Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) teams in the identified LMHAs to provide immediate post intervention support to families, peers, and youth.
* Establish and expand prevention and post intervention support for youth who may be at risk for suicide.
* Collect all data as written in the evaluation plan and coordinate with the HHSC HEAL Project Director to ensure continuous quality improvement and submit reports to HHSC in accordance to contract timelines.
* Attend monthly teleconference Project Oversight meetings coordinated by HHSC and provide a verbal progress report on implementation activities and maintain proper documentation.
* Attend the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Conference and the National LOSS Team Conference each year of the grant.
* Develop and implement a caring contacts program to reach individuals discharging from inpatient psychiatric hospitals or emergency departments after a suicide crisis or attempt.
* Utilize the caring contact program for no fewer than 60 youth ages 10-24 per year.
* Establish a caring contacts program.
* Provide trainings to improve staff and community competencies in suicide screening and safety planning.
* Provide trainings to increase awareness, early identification and intervention for youth ages 10-24.
* Establish a LOSS Team to provide immediate post intervention support services and resources to families after a suicide death.
* Track and monitor the caring contacts program by monitoring and reporting the number of caring contacts sent to youth and the number and percentage of unduplicated youth who attended at least one follow-up outpatient appointment after receiving a caring contact in quarterly reports.
* Establish relationships with at least two public school districts and one college in the catchment area to share best-practice suicide prevention trainings and post intervention guidelines. Offer LOSS Team services and post intervention support in the event of a suicide death of a student, teacher or faculty member in their catchment area and report on measures in quarterly reports.
* Screen a minimum of 150 youth ages 10-24 using the C-SSRS and refer youth scoring at risk for services. Report number of youth referred and the number who receive services in quarterly reports.
* Provide means safety materials (e.g. gun locks, medication disposal bags) through MCOT, YCOT or other suicide prevention events. Document the number of materials distributed in quarterly reports.
* Work with HEAL Project Director to develop a program sustainability plan by April 2027.
* Meet all minimum service requirements according to Center staff training requirements.
* May participate in quarterly training and time studies for Random Moment Time Study/Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC).
* Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the 8-5 work day or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program’s processes.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Education
* Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course work in a field relevant to the assignment such as psychology, sociology, or social work.
* Preferred: Two years of services within a behavioral healthcare environment, including networking and provision of behavioral health services that includes crisis intervention.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Central Counties Services incorporates principles of trauma-informed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.
* Ability to collaborate with community organizations, Center leadership and with the Board of Trustees in a professional manner.
* Ability to maintain databases of relevant consumer information.
* Ability to analyze data in terms of trends and quality improvement opportunities.
* Ability to self-manage work efforts toward the stated goal.
* Ability to document work efforts timely and accurately.
* Ability to properly use computer programs, e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Ability to effectively handle potentially aggressive behavior in a positive manner.
Relationship skills
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Work behavior must be compatible with Center value statement and Policies and Procedure Manual contributing to an environment of problem solving, building trust, conflict resolution, and customer service.
* Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
* Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
* Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the center.
* Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
Additional Requirements
* Must have a valid driver’s license.
* Regular attendance and reliability is critical to business operations.
Other Duties
* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Central Counties Services is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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