Campus Prevention Coordinator

Description

This position's primary responsibilities are to successfully implement and support the Peer2Peer Program and Campus Chapters, at South Dakota colleges and universities.  Peer2Peer is a mentor program for students to support other students.  Campus Chapters provide support and connection to prioritize mental health and suicide prevention in campus communities.  

Specific Responsibilities:

- Directly support campus programs at college campuses on the eastern part of South Dakota.

- Assist in recruiting mentors and mentees, train mentors, match mentors, and facilitate group activities with mentors and mentees.

- Provide suicide prevention and mental health outreach and education.

- Complete all required documentation and reporting.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field; master’s degree preferred.

- Demonstrated interest in human services. 

- Experience with public speaking and presenting. 

- Demonstrated interest/knowledge in suicide prevention. 

- Strong oral and written English language skills. 

- Working knowledge of computers and software programs.

- Offers of employment contingent upon acceptable criminal background check.