Mental Health And Suicide Prevention Coordinator

POSITION: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Coordinator

LOCATION: Restoration for All, Inc. (REFA), 1870 50th St. E Ste #10, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077/ 8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite #216 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

About the Employer and the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention
Restoration for All Inc. (REFA) is an organization that partners with youths, women, and communities to restore their cultural connections by addressing trauma, promoting socio-economic cultural well-being, and resilient connections. Our mission is to nurture and empower individuals, organizations, and communities to discover, renew, and restore their cultural connections with improved economic and socio-cultural well-being.
Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Model goes beyond typical prevention strategies to consider approaches that go beyond individual behavior change to better address risk and protective factors impacting communities and populations. This includes changes to programs, practices, and policies that span multiple sectors and influence multiple levels of the social ecology, as these strategies are more likely to have a greater effect on the overall burden of suicide. The activities and outcomes of this project will increase African immigrant and refugee communities' awareness and knowledge to improve mental well-being and prevent suicide in youths. It will also contribute to state and national efforts to close gaps in Mental Health services to this population and improve Mental Health equity in the 7-county metro, which includes Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington, Olmsted County, and Stearns County.

Position Summary
This is an ideal position for individuals who are interested in helping others and contributing to their community by implementing Suicide Prevention activities aimed at improving the overall Mental Health status of the community. The purpose of the Job is to provide Mental Health and Suicide Prevention education and support to African immigrant and refugee populations.

Essential Job Duties - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead the coordination of all comprehensive Suicide Prevention efforts.
Participate in the implementation of all necessary systems to support the completion of a landscape analysis of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention resources and services available.
Identify and support individuals who are experiencing Mental Health challenges or who are having suicidal experiences.
Attend Monthly Strategic Planning Cohort Sessions with MDH.
Attend required training and meetings as requested.
Encourage the personal and social development of participants.
Participate in monthly meetings through Microsoft Teams with the MDH grant manager.
Meet quarterly with the MDH Suicide Prevention team and other MDH Suicide Prevention grantees.
Present at regional and statewide conferences to highlight the work being done within the designated grantee region.
Participate in state-led training for Suicide Prevention as requested by the MDH grant manager. (Minimum of one time per year, maximum of four times per year)
Participate in one, two-day in-person grant onboarding meeting the first year.
Provide technical assistance as requested by MDH (for example, supporting MDH requests for the applicant’s local community)
Coordinate and provide classroom and community Suicide Prevention presentations.
Establish and cofacilitate the Community Suicide Prevention Coalition
Provide a verbal update of the grant one time per year to the Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Taskforce on grant progress.
Maintain records of program statistics and participate in grant evaluation activities in collaboration with the MDH evaluator.
Serve as community expert and resource to communities and professionals who need information on how to prevent suicides.
Work flexible hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends.
Maintain cultural competence in service delivery.
Accept other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Program Manager/Program Liaison.

Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in educational, behavioral, or other related human service or health field required. Master’s Degree preferred. Candidate should have a minimum of one year experience delivering training or workshops.
Demonstrated capacity to provide educational training to community-based participants.
Additional skills required include proficient presentation and public speaking skills, robust oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent time management, strategic planning skills, and responsible and reliable attention to detail.
The individual will demonstrate active listening skills as well as the ability to build strong relationships and work with
diverse groups of individuals.
Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills, particularly in crisis situations.
Knowledge of community resources and proficient computer skills, including Excel.
Able to work independently as well as with others to support the program/organization.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and proofread to ensure accuracy.
Experience working with refugee and newcomer populations preferred.
Experience working with immigrant families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Fluency in another language other than English will be considered an asset.
Minimum of 2 years in education, parent/community education, or a related community-based setting providing behavioral or educational programming; and leadership experience desirable.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Having a driver’s license and personal transportation is recommended.
Willingness to perform all job duties with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
Deep appreciation for teamwork and drive to be part of a high-level team.
Candidate must demonstrate flexibility, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Fully vaccinated.

Working Hours
20 hours per week

Pay/Compensation
Hourly pay is $20 -$25/hour and is commensurate based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Payroll is paid according to normal payroll practices with employees paid twice a month.

Start date
Mid-June 2024/Early July

Travel Required
Yes

Status
Hourly/Non-Exempt

How to Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and job application form to:
Executive Director
1870 50th Street E. Suite 10, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Email: info@restoreall.org Website: www.restoreall.org Tel: 651-366-0279