Outreach and Education Specialist

Help build stronger, more connected communities by equipping youth, families, schools, and community partners with the knowledge and resources to promote youth suicide prevention and wellness. Schedule-Day Shift, some evening and weekend hours required. 40 hours weekly. A significant portion of this position involves community outreach and delivering presentations/trainings. Prior presentation and training experience is preferred. The Outreach and Education Specialist plays a key role in bringing suicide prevention education, resources, and connections into the communities we serve. This position builds meaningful partnerships with schools, youth-serving organizations, families, and community systems while leading outreach, training, and education activities for the SAMHSA-funded Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention (GLS) Program. This is a community-focused opportunity to help expand access to prevention resources, strengthen community capacity, and create sustainable approaches that support youth and families. This is a great opportunity for someone who: Enjoys connecting with youth, families, schools, and community partners through meaningful outreach and education. Is passionate about prevention, wellness, and strengthening community support systems. Can develop engaging presentations, trainings, and outreach strategies for diverse audiences. Builds collaborative relationships across schools, healthcare, public health, juvenile justice, and other youth-serving systems. Is organized and comfortable managing program documentation, evaluations, data, and grant reporting requirements. Enjoys community-based work and is comfortable traveling throughout the state to provide educational presentations. #J-18808-Ljbffr compasshealthnetwork