Signs of Suicide® School Outreach Presenter (Part-Time)
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.
Job Description for Signs of Suicide® Presenter
PERFECT FOR RETIRED TEACHERS! If you have a rockstar personality, skills using technology and looking ONLY for a part time job, please continue to apply. Only candidates who complete the entire application, including questions and assessments, will be reviewed.
The SOS Presenter is a 9-month, part-time (20 hours per week max) position training students, faculty, parents, and communities with evidenced-based suicide prevention programs. Training sessions take place during the school day, Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, during the regular school year months September-May. Weekly schedule and number of hours may vary based on school requests.
The responsibilities for the SOS Presenter include but are not limited to
- Conduct in person Signs of Suicide® (SOS) training sessions for middle and high schools throughout St. Louis Metro Area
- Administer, collect, and submit all program documentation to meet program expectations and deadlines.
- Maintain all electronic records as specified by funder or agency.
- Ensure all training sessions are implemented to fidelity and meet highest quality standards.
- Maintain working knowledge of suicide prevention, depression, self-injury, and mental health.
- Meet or exceed individual program outputs and outcomes for the SOS Program.
- Stay current on program changes as communicated by program leadership.
- Strengthen and maintain positive working relationships with school faculty, staff, and students.
- Promote and champion SOS, Family Support services and the Social Emotional Wellbeing Programs to school administrators, faculty, and students as needed.
- Attend both agency and program staff meetings regularly.
- Assist with general suicide & depression awareness campaigns in the community as needed.
- Maintain 75% impact efficiency.
- Any other task as deemed necessary by the Program Manager
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, mental health, or related field
- 1-3 years’ experience working in schools or mental health organizations a plus.
- Energetic and engaging personality to engage with youth, parents, and schools.
- Superior organization, time management, and record keeping skills.
- Working knowledge and compassion regarding suicide, anxiety, and depression.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, public speaking and/or teaching experience a plus.
- Brilliant collaborator and team-player attitude with a passion to share CHADS’ mission.
- Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability.
- Must have superior skills using computer applications including but not limited to Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Available to facilitate training sessions Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, in at least 6 to 8-hour blocks. Flexibility within scheduling a plus.
- Must possess strong presentation skills with the ability to speak in front of students.
- This position requires access to reliable transportation as some assignments are up to one hour away.
The SOS Presenter is a part-time (20 hours) position that runs Monday-Friday typically 7am-4pm, during typical school year months September – May. Occasional evening hours may be requested. This position reports to the SOS Program Manager. The pay range for this part-time position is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.
CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
