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Outreach & Care Coordinator

Position Summary:
Gannon University, a Catholic university, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Outreach and care Coordinator position in the Counseling Center within the division of Student Experience and the subdivision of Student Development and Engagement. This position will be funded by the GLS Campus Suicide Prevention Grant administered by SAMSHA through September 2025. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive public health, evidenced-based outreach program that will help to identify students who are at risk for suicide, increase protective factors that promote mental health, reduce risk factors for suicide, and educate the campus community to recognize the signs of distress and to intervene appropriately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as a project lead in meeting the deliverables of the SAMHSA GLS Campus Suicide Prevention Grant by coordinating the day-to-day activities of the project and associated data collection and reporting requirements

2. Build and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders to formulate a network infrastructure for clinical referrals and professional collaborations

3. Formulate and maintain a comprehensive, coordinated, and intentional campus mental health/suicide prevention outreach and education program for students, faculty, and staff, including Kognito At-Risk gatekeeper training, ULifeLine screenings, QPR training, etc.

4. Coordinate the campus-wide Healthy Minds Survey and the Jed Campus program

5. Assist with updating the Counseling Center's and Behavior Intervention Team's (BIT) policies, procedures, outcome measurements, and crisis plans using information and data gleaned from the Jed Campus partnership and the Healthy Minds Survey

6. Collaborate with the Well-being Director and key university departments to coordinate training, outreach, and programming related to the psychological dimension of well-being

7. Provide culturally informed, comprehensive, and timely follow-up and ongoing case management to students, including following up with BIT referrals; coordinating off-campus referrals by working with insurance companies and off-campus providers; providing warm referrals and connections on and off campus; coordinating psychiatric hospitalization and providing follow-up and support post-hospitalization; providing follow-up and support for students leaving for and returning from mental health leaves

8. Consult with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student mental health concerns, needs, and programming

9. Assist with the advising of Gannon's chapter of the student organization, Active Minds.

10. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope, responsibility, and requirements of the job

11. This position will report to the Project Director and the Counseling Center Director, who serves as the Clinical Director for the grant.
We offer flexible work hours for eligible positions and a generous benefits package for full-time employees.

• Retirement Plan (403b) with 7.5% company match after one year of service
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid vacation time plus 18 paid holidays
• Wellness programs
• Tuition benefit for yourself and eligible dependents
• Professional Development
• Free gym Access

Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately, and this position will remain open until filled. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree in Social Work, Public Health, Counseling/Psychology, Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related degree is required.

Experience: 1-2 years experience in public health, mental/behavioral health, education, or healthcare required.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and characteristics:
* Experience working with traditionally underserved or marginalized populations (BIPOC, GLBTQ+, international, first-generation)
* Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience and comfort with conducting presentations to both large and small audiences, both in-person and virtually
* Experience and comfort with working individually with students who may be distressed and in need of assistance with referrals and/or connections to resources
* Demonstrated commitment, skills, and experience in equity and inclusion programming
Knowledge of and commitment to best practices and evidence-based research to ensure high-quality care for culturally diverse individuals and groups
Knowledge of and experience with best practices in the field of college mental health and higher education as well as knowledge of student development theory and application
Experience with and dedication to working as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to be highly flexible and to modify work and approach to meet the changing needs of a student population
Commitment to trauma-informed and strength-based approaches to intervention
Knowledge of and commitment to state and federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA) pertaining to confidentiality in healthcare organizations and higher education

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.

Preferred Qualifications:


Location: Erie, Pa
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Counseling Office
Division: Student Development & Engagemt
Subdivision: Health Services

To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/11102







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