Behavioral Program Coordinator

IAFF, 1750 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR OF HEALTH AND SAFETY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Department Health and Safety Operational Services Date Reports to AGP of Health and Safety FLSA Exempt Position Summary Responsible for managing Behavioral Health Services department personnel and day-to-day work activities , to include Behavioral Health Training Courses . Additionally, the position requires collaboration directly with external treatment partners to ensure member access to high quality, evidence-based and culturally competent behavioral health, and addiction care. This position reports directly to the Assistant to the General President for Health and Safety . Responsibilities Manages the department’s programs for overall adherence to the program/project plan and success in execution Analyzes project needs and determines the best way to integrate the work across the department based on staff members’ specific expertise and skills sets Develops programmatic materials, including online courses and training modules, which specifically address fire fighter occupational health and safety Presents, and/or assists with delivery of behavioral health presentations at IAFF conferences, monthly webinars, fire service symposium and related events Actively participates and collaborates with our IAFF behavioral health treatment partners, to include bi-weekly meetings coupled with working directing with our partners to find opportunities around insurance obstacles to ensure a member is admitted to one of our partner’s treatment facilities . A ssists with the coordination of assembling IAFF Peer Support Teams in providing behavioral health services to affected local ( s ) after a disaster (e.g., weather related, man-made, LODD, etc.) which may include possible travel to the affected site Works with other departments seeking opportunities for grant awards and creative funding to enhance current training curriculum while creating a vision for future training programs Identify and engage external stakeholders and partners to develop research and training programs. Develop, track, and monitor all Health, Safety & Medicine Division’s research projects. Assist with health and safety legislative and presumptive efforts. Perform literature review and peer review evaluation of new research. Oversee related budgets. Provide s technical assistance to lo cal affiliates Verifies expense reports for external consultants working on behavioral health programs Generates ideas for internal process improvement and innovation in departmental offerings Performs other duties as required to support the department and its mission Position will require travel for training, IAFF events , and other ancillary need s Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously including planning, organizing, development , and deployment Ability to delegate tasks efficiently Ability to work diligently and effectively with other IAFF department, all IAFF members and contractors Knowledge and understanding of the Behavioral Health Programs the IAFF offers and delivers Familiar with health-related standards for fire fighters (NFPA, OSHA law, and legislation) Public speaking experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the fire service IAFF, 1750 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr International Association of Fire Fighters