Suicide Prevention and Postvention Response Specialist

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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Overview:

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

This position helps to coordinate culturally informed suicide prevention and behavioral health education within the organization, across divisions, and to the public. The focus of this position is on suicide prevention that enhances the Health Department's ability to perform data collection, postvention activities, and community training in suicide prevention. Most notably, this position is responsible for the activation and continuous improvement of, postvention responses that happen within our County after a youth suicide occurs. As a part of that work, this position will write and update processes and procedures for working with internal and external partners to include community and government agencies; analyze and report on program goals, trends, budget and contracts; evaluate program goals and quality improvement steps to be placed into presentations and reports to demonstrate program progress and outcomes to lead to suicide prevention and support resources for families and those affected.

As the Suicide Prevention and Postvention Response Specialist, duties will include:

Program Development

Training/ Partnership

Community Outreach and Education

Data Collection and Analysis

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral or public health field(s) with major coursework in social science, or a related field demonstrating the capacity for the required knowledge and skills to meet qualifications. Qualified Mental Health Associate QMHA-R credentialing requirements as required by Oregon Administrative Rules () and the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) - more information can be found at . QMHA within 30 days of hire, current QMHA. See qualified degrees listed below:

Experience/Certification: Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

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Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Teleworking/Hybrid: At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework/hybrid,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) most of the time and you will be required to attend meetings in the community. As with all telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Five Oak. 209 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our .

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our and exploring our for all County employees.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

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