School-Based Education Manager

Position Summary:

The School-based Education Manager works to coordinate and implement effective programs that promote student wellness and reduce suicide. The School-based Education Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that NCF school-based programs in our community are active, consistent, and based on best practices.

Job Title: School-Based Education Manager

Supervisor: Executive Director

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits include Health Insurance, HSA, IRA match, cell phone stipend, paid holidays & PTO

Classification: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Flathead Valley, Whitefish Montana

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and monitor the implementation of selected curricula of school training and education programs.
• Deliver and facilitate appropriate trainings and presentations (including Signs of Suicide, Montana Happiness project and Forefront’s LEARN) to children and youth in the county school system.
• Develop and manage the Student Consortium/Youth Mental Wellness Summit and peer-to-peer project-based youth initiatives that promote a culture of student wellness. 
• Develop, implement, and manage a youth advisory committee. 
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of all school-based program delivery data, and other data as appropriate. 
• Develop and maintain youth-serving community relationships.
• Serves as Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) Coordinator in collaboration with Communities that Cares Coordinator, YAM State Director, and Implementation Committee. Understand and promote local and national resources.
• Work with the team to develop and maintain a framework for volunteer trainers to support presentations of Signs of Suicide and Youth Aware of Mental Health curriculums. 
• Ensure adherence to best practice, evidence-based models for suicide prevention.
• Promote and attend NCF events, as requested.
• Participate in Board of Director meetings or committees, as requested.
• Other duties / special projects as may be assigned. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or significant professional experience in Social Work, Counseling, Education, or a related field.
• Experience working in community mental health, suicide prevention, or non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated relationship-building experience.
• Advanced computer literacy including Excel, Word, and Google Suites
• Experience working in a program serving K-12 youth in a school setting. 
• Ability to pass a criminal history check

Qualifications and Abilities

• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Ability to train and provide presentations to large and small groups 
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage workload and deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (establishing objectives, organizing and mobilizing staff to implement plans, planning ability, evaluation skills).
• Ability to collaborate with other social service professionals, agencies, and staff. 
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel when necessary. 
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by families living in Montana communities.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize community resources.
• Must have access to consistent transportation and hold a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training or Instructor Training, Signs of Suicide (Middle School, High School curriculum), Mental Health First Aid (Youth and Adult), and/or other evidence-based suicide prevention curriculums.

About Nate Chute Foundation

Mission: The Nate Chute Foundation (NCF) is dedicated to reducing suicide and increasing mental wellness through education, awareness, and outreach efforts.

The Nate Chute Foundation was founded in 1999 by Terry Chute and Jane Kollmeyer. Thanks to unwavering community support, NCF has grown from an all-volunteer, kitchen-table organization to a robust nonprofit with staff serving communities throughout northwest Montana.

NCF provides evidence-based and evidence-informed training and educational programs to schools across the Flathead Valley, and to various organizations and communities. These initiatives aim to build resilience and increase intervention efforts throughout the county. Additionally, NCF strives to enhance access to mental health services by offering financial aid for professional counseling to individuals grappling with mental health issues. 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@natechutefoundation.org