Program Coordinator I / Outreach Coordinator - Suicide Prevention Program - Spartanburg

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community.

We are seeking a Program Coordinator I / Outreach Coordinator for the Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave. Spartanburg, SC 29303. Although this position is based in Spartanburg County, it will also cover the following counties: Cherokee, Union, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda Counties.

As the Program Coordinator I / Outreach Coordinator, you will serve as the ambassador to engage organizations, community members, and coalitions in implementing the Zero Suicide Community Framework, an innovative framework of best and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities for the Program Coordinator I / Outreach Coordinator:

Provide project specific trainings, as well as other suicide prevention trainings, and resources across the state. Provide community outreach in assigned areas of coverage.

Work closely with the mental health center in assigned area of coverage. Attend monthly and quarterly Office of Suicide Prevention meetings at SCOMH Central Office location.

Track outcomes and submit reports of program activities, trainings, meetings and outreach efforts.

Provide support to the Hope.ConnectsYou.Org Interactive Screener as suicide prevention/support in SC, as requested.

Create social media posts for the Office of Suicide Prevention's Facebook page and other social media supports as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in suicide prevention and experience with providing trainings, as well as public speaking, social media skills, and data collection. Trauma Informed Care training.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

The selected candidate must be flexible and able to work beyond required hours of job on a case-by-case basis. Some statewide travel with minimum overnight stay.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.