Los Angeles Fire Department Mental Health Engagement Associate
About The Position
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Mental Health Engagement Associate, in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation and Cohen Veterans Network, aims to improve the quality of life for LAFD personnel and their families by strengthening mental health outcomes. This role supports the mental health and wellness of current LAFD uniformed personnel, including firefighters, EMTs, and medics, as well as their spouses/partners and children. The associate will focus on strategic engagement, partnership development, and community relations to increase awareness, build trust, and connect LAFD members with the Cohen Clinic and its staff.
Requirements
- Established relationships within the LAFD community and experience working with firefighters.
- Experience in outreach, community engagement, behavioral health, public safety, or nonprofit leadership.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Deep understanding of behavioral health challenges affecting first responders and their families.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Los Angeles area.
- Some travel required.
- Hybrid office and community-based work environment.
- Regular attendance at fire stations, community events, training sessions, and department functions.
- Occasional evening and weekend work required.
- Exposure to discussions involving trauma, crisis, grief, and critical incidents.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with Los Angeles Fire Department.
- Familiarity with unionized environments and public safety culture.
- Bilingual skills are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategy to connect LAFD personnel and families with the Cohen Clinic and the clinic staff.
- Increase awareness and build trust and visibility of the Gary Sinise Foundation-Cohen Veterans Network Mental Health Support Program.
- Develop targeted outreach approaches for each population, including but not limited to firefighters, paramedics, dispatch personnel, spouses/partners and children.
- Establish collaborative relationships with groups/organizations including LAFD leadership, Union leadership, Peer support teams, Chaplain programs, and Wellness coordinators.
- Attend Cohen Clinic and Fire Department functions, trainings and community events that enhance awareness of the Mental Health Support Program.
- Provide input to Cohen Veterans Network for messaging, newsletters, social media content, website content, awareness campaigns, and educational materials.
- Track outreach activities and engagement metrics and program participation.
- Maintain records of partnerships, presentations, and events.
- Prepare reports summarizing outreach impact and recommendations.
- Utilize feedback to improve engagement strategies and program effectiveness.
Benefits
- The hourly rate for this role will be $44.00 - $54.00 per hour at approximately 10-20 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
