Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc. (DysTech) seeks a Prevention Coordinator to serve as a Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Trainer and Case Manager for the State Army National Guard in Illinois.

You will report to the Risk Reduction Coordinator and build relationships with State POCs while implementing SAP and SP training across units. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field and 3–5 years of practical experience in prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science or related field.
• 3–5 years of practical experience in Substance Abuse Prevention or related field.
• Strong briefing and instructional skills; ability to adapt to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with State Points of Contact (POCs).
• Implement program goals, objectives, and SOPs.
• Coordinate and conduct SAP Training for ARNG Units per AR 600-85 and AR 350-53.
• Coordinate and conduct Suicide Prevention and Bystander Training for ARNG leaders and units per AR 600-92, DA‑PAM 600-24, ALARACT 057-2014.
• Coordinate, facilitate, quality check and ship the Unit Risk Inventory (URI).
• Report outcomes of recommended training of the Risk Mitigation Plan (RMP).
• Input Prevention Training into DAMIS and internal tracking systems; enter suicides/ideations/attempts into CIMS within 48 hours of reports.
• Manage Substance Abuse referred Soldier cases from referral to disposition; coordinate with Unit Commander and track progress.
• Serve on CR2C and ADIC councils; engage with community-based providers.
• Maintain State resource catalog and provide weekly/monthly reports to RRC.

Skills

Instruction skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

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 shall update the record within 48 hours of receiving additional information
• Manage all Substance Abuse referred Soldier cases from initial referral to final disposition stats. This includes coordinating with the Unit Commander, scheduling initial assessment and follow‑on treatment as needed, tracking progress, weekly check‑ins with Soldier, paperwork 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 and 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 which demonstrate flexibility with various audiences. Ability to work a variable schedule as duties require, including some of the weekends that State units are conducting training.

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

Travel

In‑state travel is required.

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.