Program Coordinator I / Cmhs OSP / Temporary Grant / 4 Positions

Job Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED

• Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

THIS IS A TEMPORARY GRANT POSITION WORKED WITHIN THE OFFICE OF SUICIDE PREVENTION.

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Central Office, 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

As the Program Coordinator I, under general supervision, you will assist all Zero Suicide Partners (SCDMH Department if Inpatient Services, SC Department of Corrections, and SCDMH Lexington County Community Mental Health Center) with implementing the Zero Suicide Model within their system. The Zero Suicide Coordinator will assist partners with grant deliverables and data collection.

Responsibilities for this Program Coordinator I include but are not limited to:

• Provides project specific trainings, as well as other suicide prevention trainings, and resources across the state. Provides community outreach in assigned areas of coverage.

• Tracks outcomes and impact of the project and submits reports of program activities and outcomes as requested.

• Provides support to the Hope.ConnectsYou.Org Interactive Screener as suicide prevention/support in SC, as requested.

• Provides social media support, as needed.

4 Vacancies

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in suicide prevention or related fields. Knowledge in suicide prevention and experience with providing trainings, as well as public speaking, social media skills, and data collection. Trauma informed care training.

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must be flexible and able to work beyond required hours of job if indicated by skills generalization and/or crisis intervention strategies. Weekly individual supervisor will be provided with access, otherwise, on an as needed basis.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs