Suicide Prevention & Community Education Specialist

TUCSON INDIAN CENTER; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Indian Center seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Post-vention (SPIP) services. You will manage outreach, system navigation, and referrals to support individuals, families, and communities in Tucson.

This role emphasizes relationship-building with tribal and non-tribal partners, education, and confidential client care. Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting encounters, and delivering group and staff education while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health, human services, or related field is required.
• Alternate: Associate's degree with 3+ years of human services or business experience acceptable.
• A minimum combination of 6 years of work experience in human services or business fields may substitute for degree requirements.
• Experience in case management, crisis intervention, and navigation of social services is preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse Native communities and maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying needed resources and developing an access plan.
• Provide case management to connect clients to housing, healthcare, mental health, and community resources.
• Establish a care plan for each client and family, including supports.
• Refer clients to services addressing social determinants like transportation, health insurance, education, and food security.
• Document all case management encounters in the client’s electronic health record.
• Maintain relationships with tribal and non-tribal agencies for referral and care coordination.
• Maintain client confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Participate in specialized suicide prevention training and ongoing professional development.
• Join suicide prevention workgroups across jurisdictions in Tucson and statewide.
• Obtain or design education materials for client and community education.
• Conduct/sponsor small discussion groups and education sessions on-site and in community settings.
• Educate staff from other organizations about TIC services and referral processes.
• Participate in Wellness Department planning and evaluation activities.
• Engage in staff development opportunities and timely reporting.
• Prepare required weekly and monthly reports.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, human services, or related field

Associate's degree in human services or related field

Six years of work experience in human services or business fields

Job description

The Tucson Indian Center seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Post-vention (SPIP) services. You will manage outreach, system navigation, and referrals to support individuals, families, and communities in Tucson.

This role emphasizes relationship-building with tribal and non-tribal partners, education, and confidential client care. Responsibilities include developing care plans, documenting encounters, and delivering group and staff education while