Signs of Suicide® School Outreach Presenter (Part-Time)

Chads Coalition For Mental Health•Hannibal, MO

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a 9-month, part-time (20 hours per week max) position located in Hannibal, Missouri. The role involves 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. The weekly schedule and number of hours may vary based on school requests. This position is ideal for retired teachers with a rockstar personality, skills using technology, and seeking only a part-time job.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, mental health, or related field
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience working in schools or mental health organizations a plus.
Flexibility within scheduling a plus.

Responsibilities

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