Veteran Suicide Prevention & Wellness Advocate

Greatplainsveterans; Rocky Boy's Agency (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Great Plains Veterans Services Center in Rocky Boy, MT is seeking a Suicide Prevention Specialist. The role coordinates suicide-prevention activities, conducts risk screenings, and provides safety planning for Veterans and families within the VSS service area.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with competitive wage and benefits. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree plus two years in suicide prevention or related human-services work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct suicide-risk screenings and coordinate timely support and referrals.
• Develop and maintain individualized safety plans and lethal-means safety discussions.
• Support crisis-intervention and postvention coordination with partners.
• Identify social isolation and connect Veterans with peer support and resources.
• Develop collaborative relationships with tribal organizations and healthcare providers.
• Provide suicide-prevention education for Veterans, staff, and partners.
• Support organizational suicide-prevention planning and outreach.
• Determine program eligibility and maintain records for grants.

Skills

Knowledge of suicide-prevention

Crisis-intervention planning

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, public health, social work, behavioral health, or related field

Job description

Great Plains Veterans Services Center in Rocky Boy, MT is seeking a Suicide Prevention Specialist. The role coordinates suicide-prevention activities, conducts risk screenings, and provides safety planning for Veterans and families within the VSS service area.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with competitive wage and benefits. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and be willing to travel as needed.