Behavioral Health Training Specialist (Remote eligible w/in IA)

Freddie Mac; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Training Specialist in Iowa to enhance suicide prevention initiatives. This role offers remote work flexibility and opportunities for career advancement, focusing on collaborative projects and training facilitation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year as a training facilitator required.
• Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects for behavioral health and suicide prevention initiatives.
• Facilitate trainings in behavioral health and crisis management.
• Serve as a liaison with project partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of suicide prevention

Training facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer Industry: Behavioral Health Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Eligible for remote work within Iowa, offering flexibility in work arrangements
- Opportunity for career advancement with potential for renewed funding through 2025
- Engage in meaningful work focused on suicide prevention and behavioral health
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on training and development
- Competitive pay level within the Professional and Scientific Pay Structures

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Coordinate collaborative projects to enhance behavioral health and suicide prevention initiatives across the state
- Facilitate trainings related to behavioral health, suicide prevention, and crisis management
- Assist Lead Youth Suicide Prevention Agencies in identifying training needs and developing on-demand courses
- Serve as a liaison for the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health with project partners and stakeholders
- Conduct practice evaluations and manage data collection and analysis processes

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of one year of training facilitator experience
- Knowledge of suicide prevention activities and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office software

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in program evaluation and process improvement functions
- Background in developing training curriculum and instructional design

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