Suicide Coalition Coordinator

Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition

The Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination and community leadership for AATSPC. The position convenes coalition activities; develops cross-sector partnerships; coordinates suicide prevention training, education, outreach, and resources; advances safe, trauma-informed messaging; supports youth and young adult engagement; and strengthens coalition capacity, leadership continuity, strategic planning, documentation, communications, and funding sustainability.

Core Competencies:

Coalition and partnership development Meeting, event, and project coordination Suicide prevention and mental health promotion Trauma-informed and safe messaging Training coordination and public education Youth/young adult engagement Postvention awareness Facilitation, presentations, and professional communication Grant documentation and outcome tracking Leadership development and succession planning Data-informed planning and continuous improvement Communications, marketing, and organizational development

Coalition Coordination & Leadership

· Plan and coordinate coalition, executive committee, stakeholder, advisory, onboarding, and special meetings, including agendas, speakers, logistics, materials, communications, follow-up, and member engagement.

· Support strategic planning, workgroups, leadership development, recruitment, succession planning, sustainability, and funding discussions.

· Use surveys, focus groups, stakeholder feedback, and other engagement methods to increase participation in coalition priorities and implementation.

Partnership & Community Collaboration

· Build and maintain relationships with schools, higher education, behavioral health and healthcare providers, youth-serving organizations, public health, law enforcement, faith communities, businesses, civic groups, coalitions, caregivers, and other partners.

· Represent AATSPC in local, regional, and statewide collaboratives, committees, conferences, workgroups, and partner meetings; identify opportunities for joint programming, referrals, training, presentations, internships, and shared resources.

Training, Education & Technical Assistance

· Coordinate and promote evidence-informed suicide prevention and mental health trainings, including QPR, CALM, AS+K, Mental Health First Aid, Project YES, and other appropriate resources.

· Recruit trainers and presenters; coordinate logistics, materials, participant communications, follow-up, and train-the-trainer opportunities.

· Provide consultation and technical assistance to schools, colleges, organizations, and partners regarding prevention, postvention, safe response, and training needs; track training reach and follow-up.

Safe Messaging, Outreach & Resources

· Promote trauma-informed, stigma-reducing, safe suicide prevention messaging across campaigns, presentations, outreach, and partner communications.

· Develop, maintain, and distribute web-based and print resources related to suicide prevention, mental health, 988, firearm safety, wellness, and community supports.

· Coordinate resource fairs, awareness activities, conferences, panels, walks, presentations, and other public-facing prevention events; strengthen coalition communications, marketing, and digital content.

Youth & Young Adult Engagement

· Facilitate meaningful youth and young adult participation in coalition planning, leadership, advocacy, workgroups, presentations, campaigns, and community events, including appropriate opportunities for individuals with lived experience.

· Support student ambassadors, student organizations, Active Minds efforts, campus partners, mentoring, training, supplies, event logistics, and grant-funded stipends when allowable.

Prevention, Postvention & Community Response

· Assist partners and communities responding to suicide deaths by coordinating postvention consultation, education, resources, and appropriate prevention follow-up.

· Tailor community conversations and training for audiences affected by suicide loss, trauma, or elevated needs and connect partners with relevant data, best practices, and supports.

Program Development, Grant Support & Documentation

· Contribute to strategic and sustainability planning, funding development, proposals, presentations, conference submissions, and grant/program deliverables.

· Track coalition participation, training, partnerships, outreach, communications, workgroup progress, outcomes, accomplishments, and follow-up needs for reporting, continuous improvement, and funding applications.

· Maintain coalition operating tools, membership materials, procedures, contact systems, and other infrastructure; coordinate allowable grant-supported capacity-building activities in accordance with approved budgets and SACADA procedures.

Intern & Volunteer Coordination

· Coordinate with academic partners on interns and service-learning opportunities, including onboarding, work planning, education, and assigned project support.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS KNOWLEDGE:

· Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, community health, education, nonprofit management, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

· Experience in coalition coordination, prevention programming, behavioral health, public health, youth services, or community engagement; knowledge of suicide prevention, safe messaging, trauma-informed practice, and postvention strongly preferred.

· Strong written, verbal, facilitation, organization, follow-up, relationship-building, and technology skills; experience coordinating training, meetings, events, presentations, multi-agency partnerships, and activity/outcome tracking.

· Ability to work with diverse youth, families, schools, higher education, public agencies, and community organizations; attend occasional evening/weekend events and travel locally as needed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for coalition and community activities.
• Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings, events, and training.
• Ability to travel out of town for required conferences, meetings, and professional development.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Maintain required certifications and complete annual training requirements throughout employment.

In addition to the above, the Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator shall demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and goals of the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness and a level of energy commensurate with the Council’s expectations.

HOURS: Full-time

TRAVEL: Local travel is required weekly, about 15-25% of the time (mileage reimbursed)

OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL: 10-20% for conferences, or occasional meetings within the state.

BENEFITS TO INCLUDE: Paid holidays, Personal Quarterly Days, Annual Leave, Sick Leave,

Retirement Plan, Health Benefits (after 60 days introductory period), Great work/life balance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78227 (Required)

Work Location: In person