Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition (FCSPC) Manager Position Description
Overview:
The mission of Mental Health America of Ohio (MHAOhio) is to transform how people think about mental illness, make it easier to get help, and give people the support they need to get better and stay better. Our guiding principles include responsibility, respect, inclusivity, expertise, trust, communication, emotional health, and equity.
The FCSPC works to prevent suicide through education, awareness, and community partnership. It is a community-based, multi-sector coalition that brings together individuals and representatives of organizations throughout Franklin County. Revitalized in 2018, FCSPC continues to grow its role as a recognized suicide prevention leader and resource for Franklin County.
The FCSPC Manager coordinates day-to-day coalition operations across committees and Action Teams, including member engagement, community education and training, communications, progress tracking, and administrative systems.
Schedule, Status, and Supervision Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible in consultation with supervisor), averaging at least 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Some travel may be required. Opportunity for hybrid in-office/at-home remote work. Some weekend/evening hours may be required. Exempt position. Reports to the FCSPC Director.
Summary of Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list provides a representative summary of the position’s major duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive.
Responsibilities:
Member Recruitment, Retention, & Engagement Maintain ongoing communication with Action Team Chairs and members, track progress toward established objectives, identify technical assistance needs, and coordinate responses to challenges
Provide guidance and technical assistance to Action Team Chairs in developing, implementing, and evaluating their action plans
Support implementation of FCSPC’s collective impact approach by coordinating communication and work across committees and Action Teams
Maintain current Coalition bylaws and ensure member leadership processes—including terms, elections, leadership transitions, and succession planning—are carried out accordingly
Oversee member recruitment and onboarding, including developing and maintaining related presentations and materials
Track engagement and follow up with inactive members
Coordinate implementation of the Annual Membership Survey
Recommend and coordinate professional development opportunities for members
Coordinate annual member appreciation efforts
Community Education & Training Manage and promote the FCSPC Speakers Bureau, respond to presentation requests, and connect requestors with appropriate speakers
Obtain and maintain Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Instructor Certification and facilitate QPR and/or other designated suicide prevention presentations and trainings for general community audiences
Maintain fidelity to training curricula and comply with applicable credentialing requirements
Collect and analyze Speakers Bureau and training evaluation data to support continuous quality improvement
Support the Youth Program Manager with coordination and delivery of the Sources of Strength secondary program, including serving as a co-trainer and assisting with relationship development and technical assistance as needed
Coordinate the planning and implementation of FCSPC educational events in collaboration with the FCSPC Director and coalition volunteers
Community Engagement & Communications Host FCSPC and MHAOhio resource booths at relevant community events and manage FCSPC outreach inventory
Write and disseminate Coalition e-newsletters
Oversee management of Coalition social media accounts
Represent FCSPC and MHAOhio at community meetings to strengthen visibility, develop partnerships, and recruit volunteers
Administration Update the FCSPC website as needed
Maintain current Coalition rosters and meeting calendars
Collect and maintain minutes for Coalition meetings
Collect, maintain, and organize program and Coalition data needed for evaluation, reporting, and communication of progress
Other Participate in ongoing training in cultural diversity, cultural humility, and suicide prevention programming
Participate in agency and program events and activities and work collaboratively with agency staff
Other duties, within reason and scope of the position’s primary duties, may be assigned after consultation with the employee and supervisor
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This position description is not an employment agreement or contract. Responsibilities may change based on organizational and program needs within the general scope of the position.