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Vistra · 4 weeks ago

Suicide Postvention Training Specialist

Washington,DC,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Vistra is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing professional support services to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies. The Suicide Postvention Training Specialist will design, develop, and deliver trauma-informed training programs for military leaders to effectively respond to suicides, ensuring the training is culturally competent and aligned with military protocols.

Public Relations

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop instructional content rooted in evidence-based postvention practices

Facilitate in-person and virtual trainings

Advise on curriculum strategies that address grief, trauma, shame, and organizational healing

Engage directly with survivors, behavioral health experts, and military stakeholders to ensure content is culturally competent, emotionally responsive, and aligned with military protocols

Qualification

Trauma-informed instructional designTraining program developmentMilitary communitiesPostvention concepts knowledgeAdult learning principlesCulturally competent trainingCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Master's or PhD degree in instructional design, education, psychology, social work, public health, or a related behavioral or social science field and 10 years of experience, with 5+ years of directly related experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience designing and delivering training programs or curricula, with demonstrated expertise in adult learning principles and trauma-informed instructional design

Familiarity with Department policies, guidance, and resources related to suicide response and prevention

Experience conducting training needs assessments and incorporating feedback to refine curriculum content and delivery

Working knowledge of postvention concepts and terminology, including trauma, grief, loss, shame, and suicide bereavement

Experience engaging with survivors of suicide loss in a professional or clinical setting, with sensitivity and emotional intelligence

Prior experience working within or in support of military communities, with fluency in military structure, culture, and language

Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to train and equip leaders on appropriate actions and communication following a suicide

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver complex content clearly and empathetically to varied audiences

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment

Preferred

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, education, public health, social work)

5+ years of experience supporting postvention, behavioral health, or suicide prevention programs, including direct experience with military or high-risk populations

Experience developing leader-focused curricula or guidance on post-suicide response protocols (e.g., notification, memorialization, unit support, survivor outreach)

Certification or advanced training in relevant frameworks such as Psychological First Aid, TAPS Postvention Model, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), or equivalent

Demonstrated experience developing or evaluating culturally competent training content tailored to Service members, families, and leadership

Familiarity with Department policies, guidance, and resources related to suicide response and prevention

Experience conducting training needs assessments and incorporating feedback to refine curriculum content and delivery