SSG Fox SPSG Program Manager
Summary
Administers the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program for the Comanche Nation Prevention & Recovery department in Lawton, OK — coordinating outreach, screening, and referral services for Veterans and their families, while monitoring grant budgets, compliance, documentation, and VA-required reporting. Reports to the Outpatient Director with no supervisory authority.
OPENING DATE: November 4, 2026
CLOSING DATE: November 11, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY: The SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, implementation, and oversight of the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program within Comanche Nation Prevention & Recovery. The Program Manager ensures that grant-funded activities are carried out in accordance with the approved grant work plan, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, applicable federal regulations, and Comanche Nation policies and procedures. The position coordinates program operations, delegates grant-related tasks to assigned personnel, monitors program performance, and ensures timely completion of required activities, documentation, and reporting. The Program Manager works collaboratively with departmental leadership, staff, Veterans organizations, and community partners to support effective, culturally responsive suicide prevention services.
This position does not have supervisory authority over employees. Personnel management, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, hiring, termination, and other supervisory matters remain the responsibility of designated departmental leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and oversee daily operations and implementation of the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program in accordance with approved grant objectives and requirements.
- Monitor program activities, timelines, performance measures, and grant deliverables to ensure compliance and successful implementation.
- Delegate grant-related tasks to assigned personnel, provide program guidance, and monitor completion of assigned activities without exercising supervisory authority.
- Coordinate suicide prevention outreach, screening, referrals, supportive services, and follow-up activities for eligible Veterans and their families.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with VA facilities, Tribal Veterans organizations, community agencies, and other service providers.
- Monitor grant expenditures, assist with budget management, and ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and Comanche Nation policies.
- Prepare and submit required program reports, performance data, and supporting documentation within established deadlines.
- Ensure accurate documentation, data collection, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable program requirements.
- Coordinate culturally responsive suicide prevention initiatives and community education activities.
- Identify program challenges, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and communicate recommendations to departmental leadership.
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, grant monitoring activities, and collaborative initiatives.
- Refer personnel concerns, disciplinary matters, and other supervisory issues to designated departmental leadership.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designated Department Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING:
Will report to the Outpatient Director. This position does not have direct supervisory authority.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift and transport computing equipment and supplies.
Standard office and communitybased mobility required.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm. Some evenings and weekends.
Travel Required: Occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional and confidential behavioral health work environment