Here Tomorrow Inc Suicide Prevention Specialist - Adult Neptune Beach, FL · Full time

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On April 19, 2019, Joe Kenney lost his son Gary, age 30, to suicide. Prior to Gary’s death, Joe did everything he could to help Gary who was battling severe depression. When he and his son needed help the most, Joe encountered a healthcare system that was not equipped to advise him or help him keep Gary safe. He couldn’t find any help; he didn’t know where to go or what to do – and he felt he knew everybody. On the day of Gary’s funeral Joe made a decision. He decided to, again, create something that did not exist before, an entity designed to be there for people who are feeling hopeless and families that have no place to turn to for help.

Spurred to action by this greatest of loss, Joe set out to solve the most vexing problem of all, preventing suicide. When Here Tomorrow opened its doors in 2021, Joe thought, if Here Tomorrow can ensure that one son, one father, one brother, or one sister is here with us tomorrow, it would all be worth it. The Here Tomorrow Team is now connecting daily with people who are seriously contemplating suicide and offering real help when the stakes are highest.

Position Summary

The Suicide Prevention Specialist - Adult plays an essential role in Here Tomorrow’s mission to “transform lives by building a community where suicide prevention is accessible without barriers.” As a trained peer support professional, you will partner with adults navigating mental health and/or substance use challenges to inspire hope, foster connection, and guide individuals toward personal wellness goals. Using your lived experience and training, you will offer compassion, mentorship, and practical resources to help peers define and achieve their own version of recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Peer Support & Mentoring: Provide one-on-one peer support, listening, and encouragement rooted in shared lived experience. Model recovery as a realistic, attainable goal and support individuals through each phase of their journey—from crisis through stabilization and sustained growth.
• Recovery Planning: Assist participants (e.g., friends) in identifying their interests, strengths, needs, and goals, and coach them in developing personalized recovery plans. Encourage self-determination and advocate for friends’ rights, fostering resiliency and self-efficacy.
• Resource Navigation & Outreach: Connect individuals to community mental health providers, outpatient services, stay-connected programs, and social support resources. Help remove barriers to care by coordinating referrals and follow-ups. Participate in community outreach and awareness events to promote Here Tomorrow’s services and reduce stigma.
• Education & Advocacy: Offer recovery education appropriate to each stage— recovery initiation, stabilization, and maintenance. Promote understanding of mental health and substance use challenges and encourage help-seeking in the community.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely records of all service activities in the organization’s participant data platform (e.g., Salesforce). Document interactions, outreach efforts, and resource referrals according to policy and HIPAA requirements.
• Mission Alignment: Uphold Here Tomorrow’s core values of love, sharing, accountability, and perseverance. Contribute to a culture of respect and inclusivity that emphasizes empathy, non-judgment, and hope.

Qualifications

Certification & Lived Experience:

• Required: Florida Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Required: Minimum of two (2) years in personal recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition, and/or lived experience supporting a family member through recovery.
• Preferred: Individuals with lived experience in working with crisis and/or suicidal ideations.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to handle crises and stressful situations with compassion and clear boundaries.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, conflict resolution, and motivational coaching.
• Comfort working with diverse populations and interacting with individuals in crisis.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills; proficiency with technology (Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Teams) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, upholding ethical standards, and practicing trauma-informed care.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings or weekends with opportunities in outreach events.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and/or reliable transportation may be required for outreach activities.
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.

Additional Information

• This position is non-exempt.
• Starting salary depends on certification status, experience, and skills.
• Here Tomorrow maintains a drug-free, smoke-free environment.
• Individuals who previously received peer services from Here Tomorrow must have completed their program at least two years prior to their employment start date.

This position will require screening through the Clearinghouse. The Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website is https://info.flclearinghouse.com.