Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Lutherwood - Mental Health Services Full time

WRSPC's vision is Communities where everyone is engaged in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention (hope, help and healing).

OUR VISION: communities where all children, youth, adults and families experience mental wellness, financial stability, and a safe place to live.

To better serve the diversity of our community, Lutherwood is committed to embedding anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, and perspectives into the fabric of our organization. We have implemented mandatory antiracism training, we are actively building safe spaces to host brave conversations for learning, and we are fostering a culture of belonging for all, but especially BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, historically and presently marginalized individuals and communities.
- **There is one Full-time contract Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator position available starting on January 8, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025, working 37.5 hours per week.**_

**Your role**:

- Works with the Executive Director of the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC) and community stakeholders to advance the work of suicide prevention within the community and for the Council.
- Works collaboratively with social service agencies and health care providers involved with the Council.
- Provides support to a variety of community fundraising events and program initiatives.
- Delivers community presentations promoting suicide prevention and awareness as well as the role of the Council. Provides leadership and support to WRSPC volunteers.

**Your talents and experience**:

- Experience working within the field of Mental Health Services or Suicidology and/or experience serving vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of a broad range of mental health issues, suicide awareness and intervention practices and Waterloo Region’s mental health systems.
- Knowledge of crisis supports, and resources considered an asset. Proven ability to connect with diverse audiences through mediums such as delivery of educational trainings, presentations, and development initiatives.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment and independently.
- Highly developed verbal and written skills, as well as communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to achieve high levels of customer service.
- Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and intimate working knowledge of the Internet.
- Transportation is required for this position.

**values & behavior alignment**:
**Passion and Compassion**: Strong ability to work collaboratively with formal and informal community resources. Has a passion for community engagement and commitment to social change process, while also demonstrating a desire to support the community through the work of hope and healing.

**Lead with Integrity and Respect for Others**: Provides support to key stakeholders under varying circumstances. Acts as a guide who positively influences others. Demonstrates ability to support a diverse range of people with empathy and dignity.

**Creativity and Innovation**: Seeks new and better ways of doing things. Generates original and imaginative ideas with a strengths-based, solution focused lens.

**Continuous Learning**: Commitment to adaptability as processes, procedures and tasks evolve over time. Embracing technology and the transition to working effectively in a virtual space.

**Resiliency and Embracing Change/Ambiguity**: Can effectively cope with change and finding ways to advance work and projects in uncertain and fast evolving environments.

**What's in it for you?**

**Job Band F (hourly wages): Min - $23.71, Mid - $25.68, Max - $29.24**
- Eligible to participate in Group RRSP and TFSA plans.
- Voluntary eligibility for Pension after 2 years
- 3 weeks Paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly) + 15 hours of personal time per year
- Paid Sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program (no cost).
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with TravelWise.

**If you are community-focused and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us. Please submit resume, in confidence, no later than 4 pm on December 01, 2023, to**:
Lutherwood requires all employees to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. We require certain positions to obtain a Medical Certification.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $23.71-$29.24 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-01
Expected start date: 2024-01-08

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