CNC Suicide Prevention Project Coordinator

CNC Suicide Prevention Project Coordinator

Position Title:

CNC Suicide Prevention Project Coordinator

Department:
Public Health

Location:

Montezuma County Health Department

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required)

Reports To:

Public Health Director

The CNC Suicide Prevention Project Coordinator is a grant funded position and will guide the CNC project by developing and implementing a comprehensive set of strategies rooted in a public health approach to suicide prevention. This role focuses on strengthening community capacity, building collaborative relationships, and supporting consistent, data-informed prevention efforts throughout Montezuma County.

• Implement CNC capacity-building and infrastructure development initiatives within Montezuma County.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners through coalition meetings, committee participation, and conferences.
• Assist with creating and distributing educational and informational materials such as presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, and online content.
• Attend trainings, seminars, and conferences related to suicide prevention.
• Complete grant reporting requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work.
• Provide outreach, training, and support to community partners regarding CNC.
• Prepare documentation and reports; assist in budget management using Word, Excel, and similar software.
• Write grant proposals, reports, concept papers, and other materials necessary for funding efforts.
• Utilize technology required for program documentation.
• Facilitate group meetings; demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking abilities; work both independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance; willingness to travel locally and occasionally out-of-state.
• Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

• Design:
  Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving:
  Skillfully gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions; remains effective when handling emotional topics.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners such as agencies, schools, and community organizations.
• Oral Communication:
  Speaks effectively and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Teamwork:
  Welcomes feedback and contributes positively to team dynamics.
• Written Communication:
  Writes clear, concise, and grammatically correct material.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts well to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality:
  Consistently reliable and punctual.
• Professionalism:
  Acts tactfully and responds well under pressure.
• Quality:
  Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Safety & Security:
  Follows all relevant procedures.

• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of related experience, or equivalent education and/or lived experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; bilingual ability is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and work with varying concrete variables.
• Proficiency in word processing software, internet tools, and the ability to learn program systems.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.

Work is performed in both office settings and outdoor environments, occasionally involving exposure to weather conditions.

• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, along with the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to sit and perform computer-based tasks; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and smell.