Project Coordinator

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene•Albany, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill the part-time (50%) position of Project Coordinator in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to work across program areas and report directly to the Executive Deputy Commissioner. The Project Coordinator will oversee work related to OASAS' First Responder Behavioral Health Initiative. First responders face unique behavioral health challenges due to repeated exposure to trauma, high-stress environments, and long work hours. New York's first responders - firefighters, police, emergency medical service providers, and dispatchers - experience higher rates of stress, burnout, depression, PTSD, and substance use than the general population. Chronic exposure to trauma, inconsistent work hours, and stigma around help-seeking contribute to significant mental health and substance use challenges. Without early and coordinated intervention, these issues lead to absenteeism, early retirement, and decreased productivity.

Requirements

8 years of experience working in emergency services such as law enforcement, corrections, fire service or emergency medical service, OR Associate's degree and 6 years of experience working in emergency services such as law enforcement, corrections, fire service or emergency medical service, OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience working in emergency services such as law enforcement, corrections, fire service or emergency medical service, OR Master's degree and 3 years of experience working in emergency services such as law enforcement, corrections, fire service or emergency medical service, OR D. and 2 years of experience working in emergency services such as law enforcement, corrections, fire service or emergency medical service, OR D. and 1 year of experience working in emergency services such as law enforcement, corrections, fire service or emergency medical service.
Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the unique behavioral health issues faced by first responders related to the high-stress, trauma inducing environments and situations they are exposed to through their work.
Knowledge of the barriers, including stigma, that make providing behavioral health services for the first responder community particularly challenging.
Strong oral and written communication; and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated success in project oversight/management.
Ability to moderate challenging discussions around difficult subject matter, balancing divergent opinions and concerns.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of the Center of Excellence project.
Will help to develop a network of relevant stakeholders including state and local agencies, advocacy groups, individuals with lived experience, etc.
Involved with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Assist in the development of materials including reports related to the project.
Ensure that all milestones and deliverables are met.
Assist in the promotion of the initiative.
Act as project liaison to OASAS and OMH agency Divisions/Bureaus.
Attend meetings, forums, conferences, etc. related to this work.
Collaborate across diverse first responder disciplines, including fire service, EMS, law enforcement, corrections, dispatch and other responder communities.
Conduct stakeholder engagement, including through offsite meetings/visits that will require some instate travel.
Other tasks as assigned.