Suicide Prevention Specialist I

The specialist will engage with community partners to build capacity, conduct outreach, and provide education on evidence-Informed gun-Suicide prevention practices, ensuring strategies are contextually tailored. Core duties include developing community coalitions, performing environmental scans, identifying resource gaps, and providing specific training like conversations for suicide safer homes and counseling on access to lethal means.

Candidates must have an associate’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma/Equivalent plus at least two years of experience in psychiatric, substance use treatment, peer support, or developmental disabilities. Essential qualifications include competency-Based training in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, along with knowledge of the gun-Owning community.