Veterans Suicide Prevention Program Lead

Heartland Family Service; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Family Service in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Veterans Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator to lead the Veterans Suicide Prevention Grant, ensure compliance, manage staff, and report data to VA and leadership.

This 40-hour/week leadership role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with VA facilities and community partners, and a commitment to Veteran wellbeing and safety planning. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred; grant experience valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Health, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two to three years of experience in program coordination or related human services role; grant-funded programs experience preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with Veteran populations, VA systems, or suicide prevention preferred.
• Veteran status and/or military experience preferred; lived experience valued.
• Experience with grant compliance, data collection, reporting, and policy and procedure development.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for the Veterans Suicide Prevention Grant and ensure activities meet grant requirements and funder expectations.
• Prepare and submit grant reports, invoices, and documentation to the VA and stakeholders.
• Monitor the grant budget in coordination with agency finance staff and track expenditures.
• Maintain grant files in compliance with VA and agency standards and communicate risks to leadership.
• Design systems for tracking program data including outreach, referrals, and client outcomes.
• Ensure staff complete required documentation and compile internal/external reports.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures aligned with VA requirements and best practices.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and coordination of program staff; lead regular team meetings.
• Build partnerships with VA facilities and community providers; represent the agency in coalitions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Data collection

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, Public Health, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Case management systems

Job description

Heartland Family Service in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Veterans Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator to lead the Veterans Suicide Prevention Grant, ensure compliance, manage staff, and report data to VA and leadership.

This 40-hour/week leadership role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with VA facilities and community partners, and a commitment to Veteran wellbeing and safety planning. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred; grant experience valued.