Job detail
Mental Health & Wellness Education Coordinator (54439)
YSS
FULL_TIME
Posted 1/29/2026
Location
Ames, Iowa
Salary
$44,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
This role supports the development and delivery of mental health & wellness education programs by providing evidence-Based training and outreach to individuals, families, and communities impacted by mental health challenges and suicide. Key duties include facilitating prevention workshops, partnering with schools and community organizations, supervising staff, and managing program coordination and reporting.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of relevant experience in youth development, mental health, or prevention education. A willingness to obtain specific required certifications, such as asist® t4t and safetalk t4t, is mandatory.
bachelor degreeInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsReportingCollaborationStaff SupervisionProgram DevelopmentData CollectionPublic SpeakingCommunity OutreachYouth EngagementMental Health EducationWorkshop FacilitationTrauma-Informed ApproachSuicide PreventionEvidence-Based Prevention Programs
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health insurance
- Comprehensive benefits
- Life insurance
- Competitive salary
- Mental health support
- Paid holiday leave
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Volunteer time off
- Birthday holiday
- Flu shots
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Wellness Program Opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Flexibility and autonomy
- Mission-driven culture
- 403(b) retirement offerings
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Supplemental compensation award
- Generous Paid Time Off and Leave
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)