POLICE WELLNESS COORDINATOR

City of Buckeye; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buckeye is seeking a Police Wellness Coordinator to promote mental health and well-being among police employees. This role involves developing comprehensive wellness programs, collaborating with department members, and providing training and resources. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required along with relevant experience, making this position vital for enhancing employee wellness within the community.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Wellness incentives

Vacation and sick leave accruals

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System

Eleven paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field required.
• Two years of experience in mental health and wellness program implementation.
• Knowledge of customer service and modern office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate wellness programs and health assessments for Police Department.
• Collaborate with external vendors for wellness events.
• Evaluate effectiveness of wellness initiatives through data analysis.

Skills

Customer service principles

Wellness programs and incentives

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OurVision:Weaspiretobethecommunityoflimitlesspossibilities.

Our Mission is toprovide exceptionalservicesfor asafe, thrivingcommunity, whilehonoringour historyand innovatingfor thefuture.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits

The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%, per fiscal year.
Position Scope:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of activities to develop and implement comprehensive wellness programs that promote healthy lifestyles and improve employee well-being. The Police Wellness Coordinator promotes mental health and resiliency among Police Department employees. This role provides resources, training, and support to enhance employee well-being and coordinates key wellness initiatives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Collaborate with department team members to assess employee needs and interests and tailor wellness programs accordingly.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal partners to organize on-site health and wellness department events.
• Create communication materials to promote wellness events and programs and disseminate necessary materials (posters, etc.).
• Facilitate access to health assessments and screenings to gather baseline data and track employee and participation progress throughout the program.
• Collaborate with external vendors and healthcare providers to offer additional resources and services to department employees and families.
• Develop and distribute wellness materials, resources, and newsletters to promote awareness and engagement in wellness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of employee participation and outcomes in wellness programs.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in workplace wellness and propose innovative ideas to enhance our wellness program.
• Lead and participate in the department Wellness Committee and keep minutes for Wellness Committee meetings.
• Answers employee questions about benefits and wellness.
• Participate in local wellness groups.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of wellness initiatives through data analysis and feedback, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Responds to critical incidents, coordinates employee critical incident return to work plans.
• Monitors and responds to critical incident early warning systems in Blue Team.
• Provides administrative support to human resources/risk management for Craig Tiger Act, workers compensation and FMLA.
• Serves as Peer Support Team coordinator to ensure training and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or related field. Two (2) years of professional experience with public safety personnel in mental health and resiliency program development and implementation and training in CISM/Peer Support.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles.
• Wellness programs and incentives.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Filing and recordkeeping principles and practices.
• City policies and procedures.

Skill in & Ability to:

• Effectively speak and present information before groups of customers, employees, and/or boards of directors of the organization.
• Read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Prioritize tasks and deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to address conflicting priorities.
• Practice sound decision making skills.
• Assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgement, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• Preparing accurate reports, documents, and correspondence.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with customers, City, and department staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Operate a computer and related software including word processing, database, audio/visual presentations, and spreadsheets, basic email, and internet skills.
• Learn specific job-related software applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

12-Month Goals:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan.
• Strengthen Peer Support Program.
• Develop relationships with the City's Human Resources Department to coordinate programs.
• Develop relationships with Police Wellness Coordinators throughout the West Valley.
• Develop quantifiable measures for participation and impact on health, sick leave usage, and moral.

Special Requirements: Possession of valid Arizona driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment). Position is subject to callouts and required to work extended or irregular hours. Must obtain CISM certification from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc., within one year of employment. Must pass Police Background Investigation to include polygraph, fingerprints, and drug screen.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standard office environment and outdoor events.

Reports To:Police Commander or designee.

Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.