Community Educator Job at HEADQUARTERS KANSAS INC, Lawrence, KS

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  • HEADQUARTERS KANSAS INC
  • Lawrence, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: 988 Community Educator

Location: Lawrence, KS (hybrid work possibilities)

Applications will be accepted until : Open until filled

Compensation and Benefits

  • Full time, Non-Exempt
  • $26.44 - $28.85 per hour, based on experience
  • Employer shared plan for Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Long Term and Short-Term Disability, employer paid
  • Paid time off
  • Voluntary: Life Insurance, FSA and HSA options, Voluntary Benefits through MetLife
  • 401k with 5% match by employer
  • EAP Program
  • Media stipend

Position Summary : The 988 Community Educator is a full-time, non-exempt, 40-hour week position with primary work hours being Monday – Friday, 9am – 5 pm. This position will have some evening and weekend hours. Position will be required to travel to and attend local and state events, conferences, and donor relation activities. This position will report to and will work in collaboration with the Statewide 988 Partnership Director.

Job Duties : The 988 Community Educator is a public facing position with the primary duty to ensure increased awareness and education of services offered by HeadQuarters Kansas and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This will be achieved through a combination of representation at community events, short overview presentations about the HeadQuarters Kansas organization, 988 and suicide prevention, as well as developing and maintaining partnerships with target communities and organizations serving relevant populations.

Position Expectations :

  • Understand and communicate persuasively the mission, vision, and values of HeadQuarters Kansas;
  • Able to represent HeadQuarters Kansas and themselves with integrity and professionalism;
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative culture;
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel, when necessary, up to 8 times a month;
  • Valid Driver’s license, clean driving records, and reliable transportation;
  • Must be able to pass State and Federal criminal background checks.

Responsibilities include :

  • Attend up to 85% of all scheduled community tabling events;
  • Create and deliver presentations, workshops, and training sessions to educate Kansas communities and partners about 988 and suicide prevention;
  • Promote awareness and understanding of behavioral health needs and the importance of crisis support services within the community;
  • Collaborate with Statewide 988 Partnership Team on current awareness priorities, campaigns, and events;
  • Maintain records and documentation from outreach efforts and prepare reports about all community outreach activities;
  • Occasionally provide brief individual support and referral to attendees at outreach activities;
  • Accurately controls and tracks physical inventory of promotional materials
  • Maintains and oversees inventory database to include quantity, type, merchandise, and/or supplies stocked;
  • Research and request purchase orders of new promotional items.

Required Education and Experience :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience;
  • Demonstrate outgoing, energetic personality with excellent listening skills;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs;
  • Effective organization and time management skills;
  • Ability to provide attention to detail;
  • Experience with public presentations and speaking.

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human service related field, or two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Experience working with a nonprofit organization;
  • Completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is HeadQuarters Kansas intention to create and maintain a supportive culture for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive employment consideration that aligns with EEOC guidelines and regulations.

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with HeadQuarters. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact erino@hqkansas.org.

HEADQUARTERS KANSAS IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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