Veterans Suicide Prevention Outreach Specialist

Suicide Prevention Program Specialist

(Program Specialist
3)

Full-Time - Permanent

Spokane Washington

Make a Difference Where it Matters Most.The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is excited to announce that we are now hiring a Full-TimeSuicide Prevention Program Specialist, (Program Specialist
3) to join our team!

If you are passionate about suicide prevention, Veteran wellness, and turning awareness into meaningful action, this is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Washinton’s Service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF).

As the Suicide Prevention Program Specialist, you will help strengthen suicide prevention efforts across your assigned region in Washington by building community connections, providing prevention and awareness training, expanding access to resources, and promoting wellness and resilience. This is a high-tempo, very active role where no two days are the same. You will be spending much of your time traveling out in the community connecting with people, leading training, speaking to large groups, attending resource fairs, building partnerships, and helping communities strengthen their approach to suicide prevention.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact, apply today and join us in Serving Those Who Served.

Please note:The typical expected hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is flexibility to manage schedule to complete work off-site. Occasional evening or weekend work is required. This position is expected to adjust the work schedule to meet the needs of the program. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework based on business needs, as approved by the appointing authority.

The position will still require in-person presence.

* This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla.

These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide a hand-off for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) to community services and resources in assigned region.
• Assist with developing suicide prevention-related training and implementation of these trainings within assigned region.
• Deliver regional suicide awareness and prevention training programs.
• Support the use of online SMVF resources database and web-based applications in the community.
• Support Suicide Prevention Program Manager and Lead Suicide Prevention Peer Specialist in the administration of policies, procedures, practices, and existing and new program activities that involve and impact SMVF, staff, and community partners.
• Promote 988 Lifeline Emblem sales through the Department of Licensing.
• Coordinate with the Department of Licensing, firearms dealers, law enforcement, and other related entities to publicize and collect voluntary donations to WDVA and/or the Suicide Prevention Community-Based Grant Fund.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional community resources and personnel serving SMVF promoting wellness and addressing crisis.
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