Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc. seeks a Prevention Coordinator to support ARNG units with SAP and suicide prevention training, case management, and program coordination.

The role involves interacting with state POCs, maintaining documentation, and using the DAMIS/CIMS systems for timely reporting and tracking of cases. The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field and have 3–5 years in prevention or resiliency fields, with strong public speaking and briefing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field.
• 3–5 years of practical experience in substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention or resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with State Points of Contact (POCs).
• Coordinate and conduct Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) Training for ARNG Units.
• Coordinate and conduct Suicide Prevention and bystander training for ARNG leaders and units.
• Enter suicides, ideations, and attempts into the Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) within 48 hours.
• Manage all Substance Abuse referred Soldier cases from referral to final disposition, including tracking progress.

Skills

Public Speaking

Case Management

Instruction & Briefing

Audience Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or related field

3–5 years prevention experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Prevention Coordinator (PC) will serve as the Substance Abuse Prevention/Suicide Prevention Trainer and Case Manager within their assigned State Army National Guard. The PC will report directly to the Risk Reduction Coordinator (RRC). The PC within assigned state will:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with State Points of Contact (POCs)
• Implement program goals, objectives, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate and conduct Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) Training for ARNG Units that meet or supersede the requirements in AR 600-85 and AR 350-53
• Coordinate and conduct Suicide Prevention (SP) and Bystander Training for ARNG leaders and units that meet or supersede the requirements in AR 600-92, DA-PAM 600-24, and ALARACT 057-2014
• Coordinate, facilitate, quality check and ship the Unit Risk Inventory (URI)
• Contact Unit commanders to assist and report outcomes of recommended training of the Risk Mitigation Plan (RMP)
• Input all Prevention Training into the DAMIS and internal tracking systems
• Enter suicides, ideations, and attempts into the Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) within 48 hours of receiving a report and update the record within 48 hours of receiving additional information
• Manage all Substance Abuse referred Soldier cases from initial referral to final disposition status, including coordinating with the Unit Commander, scheduling initial assessment and follow-on treatment as needed, tracking progress, weekly check‑ins with Soldiers, paper retrieval, and documenting all communications and progress within the internal database
• Serve as a member of the Commander’s Readiness and Resiliency Council (CR2C) and the Adjutant General’s Alcohol and Drug Intervention Council (ADIC)
• Establish and maintain relationships with community‑based providers
• Keep the State resource catalog current
• Provide required weekly/monthly reports to the RRC
• Assist RRC with Monthly Status reports
• Attend Substance Abuse – Interim Progress Reviews
• Assist with training and coordination as needed

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science or related field, and 3 – 5 years of practical experience in the Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention or Resiliency field.

Required Qualifications

• Strong and professional instruction and briefing skills demonstrating flexibility with various audiences
• Ability to work a variable schedule as duties require, including some weekends that State units are conducting training
• Prevention: Public Speaking, Case Management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with military populations.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Weekend availability.

Willingness to travel

In‑state travel is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc. (DysTech) is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.