Prevention Specialist, HERE Now (Teen Suicide Prevention) Program - Bilingual Required

• Implementation, and delivery of culturally-competent services on middle and high school campuses and in community locations that serve children, youth and transition aged youth (TAY), with suicide prevention and early intervention services in a culturally-sensitive and culturally-competent manner.
• Present an evidence-based curriculum, Signs of Suicide (including bullying prevention), to 7th- 12th grade students with the purpose of reducing risk and enhancing protective factors as well as facilitate mental health and safety trainings for parents/caregivers, district staff and community members.
• Help to plan and conduct trainings to school staff and gatekeepers.
• Provide one-on-one safety assessments and crisis management to at-risk students, while utilizing a trauma-informed care philosophy and recovery principles.
• Work with the school to connect high-risk youth to selected level (psychosocial group) and individual linkages.
• Care coordination with area mental health support and services as well as other needed services for youth/ families with depression, other mental health problems, substance abuse or whose history of trauma would indicate a high risk for suicide or self-harm.
• Work in and through the County of San Diego CSOC Principles.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff and volunteers within the program, the agency, and the community.
• Participate in all required trainings and consultation/supervisions.
• Attend all required agency and county trainings and meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely uniform record documentation. Maintain data collection and contract compliance of records as required.
• Maintain clear, effective and open communication.
• Work with school personnel and families to reduce disparities and stigma in accessing mental health services and to provide high quality services to youth and families.

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service-partners' protected health information and other applicable information and material in accordance to agency and center policies, and applicable regulations and laws, including HIPAA.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Bilingual required

• Ability to handle stressful and crisis situations with professionalism, tact, and appropriate intervention, seeking supervision when necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation to provide services at multiple sites (mileage reimbursement available).
• Mus be adaptable to changes in work schedule and job responsibilities as needed

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience with presenting to or assessing youth

• Confident and effective in delivering presentations to various audiences.
• Comfortable communicating with students, parents, and school representatives.
• Comfortable in discussing suicide prevention with professionalism and sensitivity.

• Primarily based at North County Middle Schools and North County High Schools
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Involves routine movement throughout school facilities.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Travel within San Diego County as needed, requiring the use of a personal vehicle.
• Dynamic school environment with frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff.

• Competitive compensation and full employer paid benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Paid parental and bereavement leave of up to 80 hours for qualifying events.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.70 cents per mile, if using company vehicle for business.

• Access to training programs and leadership development resources.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative programs and initiatives that make a tangible difference.

North County Lifeline