Program Coordinator - PRiSSM

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Title: Program Coordinator - PRiSSM

$66,684.00 - $84,885.00 / Posted Thru: 12/24/2025

Location: Remote/Virtual - Must live and work in the state of Michigan

Purpose: This position is responsible for coordination and implementation of the workplan for the CDC-funded program Preventing Suicide in Michigan Men (PRiSSM).

• Serve as the implementation lead for all grant program strategies and activities designated to be undertaken by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) with guidance and direction from IVP Intentional Injury and Violence Prevention Unit Manager
• Coordinate implementation actions with the evaluation team, and all other subcontractors.
• Assure that all program activities are carried out as planned.
• Manage and perform monitoring activities for all PRiSSM subcontracts
• Assist with the developed and maintenance of the program budget, with guidance and direction from IVP Intentional Injury and Violence Prevention Unit Manager.
• Serve as the Injury & Violence Prevention Section (IVPS) subject matter expert regarding internal and external communications about adult suicide and suicide prevention, including responding to requests for information.
• Convene and manage the work of the PRiSSM Partnership advisory group.
• Maintain regular communication with assigned program contacts at the CDC.
• Assist with writing and submitting all reports and continuation applications to the CDC.
• Participate in technical assistance opportunities from the CDC, including conference calls, national grantee meetings, and any other related meetings/conferences.
• Provide technical assistance to communities working on suicide prevention, as requested.
• Work with the youth suicide prevention coordinator to maintain the IVPS suicide prevention webpages and other related social media content.
• Facilitate collaborations among internal and external partners around issues related to suicide prevention.
• Always represent the best interest of MPHI and MDHHS.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education: A master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or related field.

Experience: Three years of professional, post-master's experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant 11

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Ability to accept responsibility with minimum day to day oversight.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Possess grant-writing and reporting experience.
• Ability to establish priorities and set goals in the context of coordinating multiple, diverse activities.
• Ability to maintain relationships with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders, including-but not limited to-local, state, and federal agency staff; contractors; non-governmental organizations; funding agencies; and the general public.
• Ability to recommend solutions to public health problems.
• Familiarity with state government, including state procedures for contracting and reporting.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs is expected.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: May require occasional physical effort for transporting display or educational material. Requires a valid vehicle operator's license to attend off-site meetings, conferences and trainings. In-state travel to meetings and trainings required. Limited overnight travel, including out-of-state, is likely. Involves significant computer related activity such as viewing a CRT or VDT screen at least 50% to 75% of the time. The office location for this position is at, 320 S. Walnut Street, Lansing, MI 48933 however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (remote/office). All work performed either remote or hybrid must be completed within Michigan. Work location and schedule will be confirmed at time of hire.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: This position is a member of the MDHHS Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Control staff and is responsible for assisting with projects as indicated. To meet the growing need for staff support and collaboration on community-based initiatives, this position provides the necessary staffing for an ongoing program and its responsibilities within the Division.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.

For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.

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