USSP Project Manager

Full job description
 
This position’s main responsibility is the implementation and evaluation of the USSP (Utah’s Stradegy for Suicide Prevention) grant.

WWill coordinate the implementation of USSP, implementation of evidence based suicide prevention trainings and practices within Utah’s 20 nonmetropolitan counties, particularly with Utahns, age 55 and older. Coordinate with Northeastern Counseling Center to provide programming, including evidence-based suicide prevention trainings, Rapid Follow Up and social connectedness activities in the Tri-County area. Collaborate with research and evaluation teams to evaluate the USSP grant, including the ability to design evaluation, collect and analyze data and complete reporting to DHHS and SAMHSA.

Ideal candidate

Bachelor’s Degree in public health or closely related field, and at least 5 years of experience in public health administration.
Master’s degree and/or 3 years of federal grant management experience.
5 years experience working with individuals age 55 and older.
Professional experience working with Utah’s most rural communities.

Note: as of April 8, 2024, DHHS employees will be working a hybrid schedule, which includes 2 office days per week and 3 telework days.

Why work for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services? In addition to the rich benefitsthe State of Utah offers, the department offers:On-site fitness center, for a minimal membership fee
UTA Eco Pass, at a discounted monthly rate
Teleworking opportunities
On-site day care center at the Cannon Health Building with First Steps Day Care – contact for rates and availability, 801-538-6996

Example of Duties

Manages one or more statewide or agency wide program(s). Determines program goals and objectives and/or chairs committees established to support the program.
Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
Develops and coordinates plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations of agency and/or program; prepares and updates plans and priorities.
 

Qualifications
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken languages.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Teaching others how to do something.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 

Supplemental Information
 

Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position’s eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time and for any reason.
Generally the best qualified individuals will have previous experience in suicide prevention programming, with older adults and Utahns living in rural areas of the state.
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.