Peer Intervention Trainer PT, Overwatch Project / FORGE
About The Position
Come help us save lives! We’re seeking peer intervention trainers for the Overwatch Project, our military and veteran suicide prevention initiative. The Overwatch Project is building the equivalent of the “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk” campaign for veterans and service members, only instead of talking about alcohol and vehicles, we are focused on guns and suicide. Through this evidence -based initiative, we save lives by transforming the conversation about firearms and suicide prevention through a comprehensive peer -intervention program that includes direct training and community engagement crafted in a blunt, authentic voice. We are currently seeking trainers to work on a part -time basis, depending onlocation. Weencourage you to apply and indicate in your cover letter whether youare interested in contract, part -time, or full -time positions.
Requirements
- Strong presentation skills and dynamic, interactive training style
- Familiarity/experience with peer intervention, the military/veteran community, and/or the firearms community
- Comfortable training and presenting in a variety of environments, including non -classroom settings, such as gun ranges and outdoor events
- Ability to respond nimbly and authentically in real time to complex questions and concerns
- Strong organization skills and ability to independently manage coordination with multiple partners and entities
- Passionate about equipping service members, veterans and those who care about them with new tools to save lives and prevent firearms suicide
- Ability to bring relentless optimism to the challenging topic of firearms suicide prevention
- Self -starter
- Purpose -driven
- Resilient to challenging material (e.g. descriptions of self -harm ideation)
- Ability to listen and respond with empathy to the experiences of others
- Skilled with people
- Positive energy
- Love of innovation and belief in its ability to solve some of the world’s biggest problems
Responsibilities
- Deliver peer intervention training presentations on firearms and suicide prevention for veterans, service members, family members and others connected to the military and veteran community
- Deliver trainings to audiences that range from 20 -150+
- Manage training schedules and any needed travel logistics
- Training schedule will depend on location and availability of trainer
Benefits
- Travel expenses will be paid by FORGE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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