Public Safety Wellness & Resilience Lead

Albemarle Co; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance options

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement benefits (VRS)

Continuing education/training

Job summary

The Wellness & Resiliency Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the well-being of Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center (ECC) coworkers. You will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of wellness and resiliency initiatives tailored to frontline staff.

You will champion mental health, foster psychological safety, and coordinate with HR, EAP providers, and peer networks to reduce crises and enhance coping skills through structured stress-reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, public safety, or related field or five years of relevant experience in mental health, wellness coordination, crisis intervention, or employee support roles; experience in public safety or emergency communications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, stress management techniques, and resiliency frameworks.
• Certification in peer support, CISM, or wellness coaching preferred; willingness to obtain required certifications if not currently held

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a comprehensive wellness and resiliency program for ECC coworkers.
• Provide confidential support and resource referrals for staff facing personal, professional, or trauma-related challenges.
• Build and maintain partnerships with mental health professionals, EAP providers, and peer support networks.
• Support coworker well-being by addressing stressors affecting job performance and mental health.
• Develop strategies to mitigate psychological impact of high-stress incidents and strengthen resilience.
• Facilitate training and workshops on stress management, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and other wellness topics.
• Create and distribute educational materials promoting mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Monitor wellness trends and implement data-informed interventions.
• Coordinate critical incident stress management debriefs and follow-up care.
• Provide guidance to Peer Support Team and liaise with ECC leadership and HR

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Stress management

Resiliency frameworks

Public safety mental health

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, public safety, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Wellness & Resiliency Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the well-being of Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center (ECC) coworkers. You will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of wellness and resiliency initiatives tailored to frontline staff.

You will champion mental health, foster psychological safety, and coordinate with HR, EAP providers, and peer networks to reduce crises and enhance coping skills through structured stress-reduction