Behavioral Health Training Specialist (Remote eligible w/in IA)
Behavioral Health Training Specialist (Remote eligible w/in IA)
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Job Description
This position will be responsible for coordinating collaborative projects to expand and sustain behavioral health suicide prevention and crisis efforts across the state. The Behavioral Health Training Specialist will work as a team member and subject matter expert for the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health (CEBH) housed within the Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD). Responsibilities include facilitating trainings relating but not limited to behavioral health suicide prevention and/or crisis; coordinating training initiatives; providing technical assistance; developing supplemental training materials; and conducting process improvement and evaluate instructional functions.
This is a specified term position through 9/30/2025 with strong likelihood of renewed funding.
This position is eligible fora remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policiesandemployee travel policy when working at a remote location.
- Assist Lead Youth Suicide Prevention Agencies (LYSPAs) in identifying their ongoing training needs regarding developing and sustaining suicide prevention practices.
- Assist in the development of on-demand training courses that align with suicide prevention best practices.
- Meet with agency leaders to discuss progress on practice implementation and help solve problems.
- Conduct exploration and policy analysis to best inform behavioral health suicide prevention and crisis practices align with the most up-to-date information and best practices.
- Assist in providing additional trainings as necessary related but not limited to behavioral health suicide prevention and crisis.
- Coach LYSPA coordinators in leading and supporting local suicide prevention efforts and activities.
- Serve as a liaison for CEBH with project partners and stakeholders and promote collaborative working relationships.
- Provide as needed technical assistance to LYSPAs and additional behavioral health agencies and organizations across the state.
- Maintain a catalog of on-demand courses relevant to behavioral health suicide prevention and crisis practices and activities.
- Conduct practice evaluation and quality improvement processes.
- Manage data collection management and analyses processes.
- May provide functional supervision to staff as necessary.
Pay Level: 4A
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a human services field (social services education health field psychology public health or related human services field) or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- One year training facilitator experience.
- Experience that demonstrates knowledge of suicide prevention activities including knowledge that demonstrates current best practice of assisting others in recognizing the signs of suicide providing intervention developing safety plans and connecting to further support.
- Excellent verbal communication skills including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and lead work teams.
- Excellent written communication skills and experience writing technical documents.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
- Demonstrated competency and experience using Microsoft Office software including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule when required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with program evaluation and process improvement functions.
- Experience developing training curriculum and/or instructional design.
Application Process:
In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission required materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates must self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact with any questions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
