Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Coordinator

About the role

This position supports the National Guard Bureau (NGB), J1 Warrior Resiliency & Fitness (WRF) Substance Abuse Program (SAP) and Suicide Prevention Program (SPP).

Responsibilities

• Provide quarterly information briefings on State and National level Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention.
• Input SAP and SP training and applicable information into the Drug and Alcohol Management Information System (DAMIS) and ALURRT within 48 hours of receipt.
• Electronically report all scheduled SAP and SP training within 48 hours of training completion.
• Input all assessment, referral, and treatment data of Service Members into DAMIS within 24 hours of appointment; update data as required per treatment plan/schedule.
• Coordinate and conduct SAP Training (including annual prevention training, targeted prevention training, and ADAPT such as Prime for Life/MyPrime training and certifications) and SP Training (including annual prevention training and ACE-SI) for Service members, families, and ARNG units, meeting or exceeding requirements in AR 600-85 and AR 350-53. Some States may add additional prevention training tasks to meet State standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus a minimum of four years of practical experience in Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, or Resilience, and program and case management, or 10 years of practical experience.
• Experience in instructing and briefing, demonstrating flexibility with various audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and metric development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work a variable schedule as duties require, including weekends when state units conduct training.
• Ability to pass a background check and eligible to obtain a Contractor Common Access Card (CAC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Managerial and/or supervisory experience.
• Experience in substance abuse and suicide prevention programs.
• Previous experience working with the National Guard or similar organizations.
• Advanced certifications or training in related fields.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.