Wellness Project Coordinator

Lead, develop, coordinate and administer the Breaking Waves: Navigating Life’s Journey project funded under Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under existing priority planning measures and project implementation given in accordance with agency, federal and state guidelines. Potential to oversee additional project activities aimed at implementing youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies in schools, institutions of higher education juvenile justice systems, substance use and mental health programs, foster care systems, and other child and youth-serving organizations. Will ensure the approved GLS suicide prevention and early intervention project objectives and activities therein will (1) increase the number of youth-serving organizations who are able to identify and work with youth at risk of suicide; (2) increase the capacity of clinical service providers to assess, manage, and treat youth at risk of suicide; and (3) improve the continuity of care and follow-up of youth identified to be at risk for suicide, including those who have been discharged from emergency department and inpatient psychiatric units. Work closely with members of the CHS Wellness Services team to develop, promote, and facilitate programs associated with suicide prevention and early intervention. Responsible for developing Behavioral Health intra/inter-agency collaboration on various projects, making referrals, conducting efficient case management, and planning for meeting current/future suicide prevention needs in our region. Travel to communities to facilitate related grant objectives and activities therein, if appropriate and necessary. Track and report project progress and engagement using various strategies including but not limited to one-on-one communication, peer network group, feedback surveys, existing databases, etc. Utilization of distant delivery equipment (for example, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Vidyo for tele-behavioral health services). Serve as the main project representative with SAMHSA, tribal healthcare provider constituencies, juvenile justice systems, mental health and substance use disorder programs, educational institutions and state agencies, governmental and regional community structures, etc. within the areas served by the Breaking Waves: Navigating Life’s Journey grant. Prepare and administer budgets, in collaboration with the CHS Wellness Services Administrator or designee. Work collaboratively with the SAMHSA’s data and evaluation team along with their performance data management system (SPARS) by collecting, evaluating, updating and examining various forms of data and submitting required internal and federal reports as it relates to assigned programs and project initiatives. Ensure sound evaluation plans are effective and data tools are being collected for analyzation.  Facilitate and manage network meetings; communication, facilitation, meeting set up, minutes & record-keeping, etc. Attend and contribute to the SW Alaska Steering Committee for Health and Resilience in the development of policy, strategic planning, problem identification and solution development. With critical thinking and sound judgement; assists with the program evaluation and analysis of problems, and the selection and implementation of effective course of corrective action as needed.  Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Attend all required program and division meetings, complete required Community Health Services (CHS) monthly reports, and responsible for the contribution of project highlights in newsletters and board reports. Attend BH division staff meetings as requested for outreach, referral case management, and clinical advisory support. Must adhere to project restrictions. Seek and obtain additional funding. Develop and maintain partnerships.