Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

 

At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

·       A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)

·       Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members

·       Competitive pay and performance incentives

·       A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Senior Suicide Prevention Training Specialist is an integral part of reducing veteran suicide and promoting awareness through suicide prevention and intervention efforts both internally and externally. The Senior Suicide Prevention Training Specialist supports the Triage leadership team by providing suicide prevention training, and suicide prevention program evaluation, including analysis of programmatic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), analysis of service delivery metrics, and analysis of program financials, to meet the services needs of warriors and families.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and lead suicide prevention training curriculum to maximize the impact on strategic measurement scales.

Facilitate training and provide support to internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure competency and alignment with established curricula across Mental Health and Wellness teams.

Expand training and intervention by developing postvention curriculum.

Promote access to additional prevention training programs including but not limited to training additional trainers.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth flow of training, reinforcement of concepts, and minimal duplication of instruction.

Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Triage team to implement and analyze early detection measures and appropriate interventions.

Design and execute monitoring processes, including conducting file audits, assessments, documenting results, and analyzing data trends.

Generate database and budget reports on a regular basis for leadership.

Work with other WWP staff to develop and implement processes to ensure grant compliance.

Serve as the primary point of contact for collaboration with IT, Metrics, and Marketing/Media teams.

Establish course objectives, program presentations, and participant manuals for all trainings.

Serve as subject matter expert for suicide prevention initiative.

Conduct internal and external program briefs.

Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, develop, and deliver organizational and programmatic material, content, and comprehensive, professional training materials.

Effective group presentation and facilitation skills. Confident communicator with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to audiences, e.g., large groups, small groups, and individuals. Professional presence and demeanor.

Demonstrated commitment to community service and philanthropy and understanding of successful grant acquisitions supporting non-profit organizations.

Understanding and expertise in program and project management, including the assessment of outcomes and impact, and effectively manage programs and projects from strategy through execution.

Self-motivated, possessing an outgoing and personable demeanor, along with a proven track record of effectively engaging and building positive relationships with diverse populations.

Demonstrated ability to create data visualizations to communicate programmatic and organizational impact.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze information to identify problems and solve issues using the most effective solutions.

Proven capacity for proactively taking initiative and thriving in independent work environments.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission.

Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these programs and services on wounded warriors and their families.

Demonstrated emotional intelligence. Ability to respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy.

Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.

Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

Five years of experience working with veteran-focused mental health programming or case management and assisting military and veteran populations in support of their mental health well-being and readjustment.

Three years of experience delivering or facilitating training for adult learners.

Two years of experience in program metrics.

Two years of experience in business management, grant-making, strategy consulting, impact investing, finance management, program metrics, philanthropic capital, or grants.

Preferences

Seven years of experience working with and providing support to wounded service members who are dealing with both visible and invisible injuries, e.g., brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and combat stress.

Five years of experience designing curriculum-based training for adult learners.

Five years of experience delivering mental health training to adult learners.

Three years of experience in program metrics.

Three years of experience in business management, grant-making, strategy consulting, impact investing, finance management, program metrics, philanthropic capital, or grants.

EDUCATION

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, clinical psychology, rehabilitation counseling, case management, health services administration, or related mental health field.

Preferences

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, clinical psychology, rehabilitation counseling, case management, health services administration or related mental health field.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements

Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Ability to obtain ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training) Certification within 1 year of hire.

Preferences

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training) Certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office environment: temperature controlled.

Up to 50% travel.

We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, and Bereavement Leave.

For Colorado Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $79,027 - $98,784 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For San Diego or Sacramento, California and Washington Stat Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $86,553 - $108,192 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco, California Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $90,316 - $112,896 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For New York Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $94,080 - $117,600 annual base salary, subject to a candidate’s combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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