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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) seeks to reduce the incidence of suicidal ideation, attempts, and deaths across the Commonwealth through a comprehensive public health framework. SPP oversees the MA 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network; a 24/7/365 call/chat/text service that provides free, anonymous, and confidential support to those in emotional distress and/or experiencing suicidality. The Suicide Prevention Program has been awarded a 988 State Improvement Grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and is seeking a 988 Lifeline Coordinator (988 Grant PD) that will be responsible for ensuring the overall success of the project while overseeing the day-to-day implementation of this three-year project. The 988 Lifeline Coordinator will work closely with the Suicide Prevention Program Director/Grant PI and other program staff supporting this initiative and grant partners including service providers, evaluators, federal funders and administrators, to ensure federal grant requirements are met; provide technical assistance to vendors and ensure compliance with state, federal, accrediting bodies, and national administrator’s standards, policies, and practices; participate in reporting activities and data collection, analysis, and quality improvement processes; supervise professional level staff; apply a racial equity lens to their work; serve as a program liaison; and perform related work as required. This is a grant funded position that ends on September 29, 2026. *_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_* * Coordinates and monitors project and grant activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with project work plan and grant requirements. * Oversees current 988 contact center contracts, ensuring fiscal and programmatic compliance and success. * Supports procurement activity and resulting contracts related to professional consultants, network administration, technology, infrastructure, and/or response for phone, chat, and text. * Oversees regular data collection and reporting activities of vendors; provides training and support on collection and reporting methods; conducts basic data analysis in support of reports, partner communications, and public records requests. * Prepares meeting agendas and reports related to grant activities and deliverables. * Provides technical assistance to vendors regarding programmatic activities related to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and delivery of service and support to consumers. * Applies a continuous quality improvement framework and supports vendors adoption of CQI approach to the ongoing development and maturation of the network. * Maintains familiarity and awareness of the statewide and national landscape of the 988 Lifeline and related crisis service continuum components. Participates and attends in related meetings, trainings, and webinars as project representative and to stay abreast of ongoing changes, upgrades, and updates. * Develops, maintains, and updates network policies and procedures; trainings; and job aides supportive of network-wide implementation and operationalization across contracted contact centers. * Works in partnership with other state agencies and community-based organizations along the crisis service continuum to support seamless connection and transition between levels and types of care that support the “no-wrong door” and community-based, person-centric values of the statewide behavioral health landscape. *_Required Qualifications:_* * Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities. * Potential to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. * Means to maintain accurate records. * Skilled to prepare general reports. * Capacity to establish rapport with others. * Able to adjust to varying or changing situations to meet emergency or changing program requirements. * Ability to exercise sound judgment. * Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information. * Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision. * Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives. *_Preferred Qualifications:_* * Familiarity with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. * Experience in behavioral health, public health, or related field. * Experience with federal grants management. * Knowledge of and experience overseeing the implementation of suicide prevention principles and best practices into funded programs. * Familiarity with national, state, and local suicide prevention services, resources, and programs. * Understanding of social determinants of health and a commitment to health equity, particularly racial equity, and racial justice. * Strong project management skills, ability to self-direct and motivate partners to complete projects with integrity by established deadlines. *_About the Department of Public Health:_* The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health *_Pre-Hire Process:_* A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the *ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form* For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 *First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.* MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. *_Comprehensive Benefits_* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? _Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!_ *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. **Job:** **Administrative Services* **Organization:** **Department of Public Health* **Title:** *988 Lifeline Grant Project Coordinator* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street* **Requisition ID:** *250005PM*