Police Department Wellness Coordinator - City of Everett

The City of Everett is accepting applications for the appointive position of Wellness Coordinator in the City’s Police Department. 

Why Everett? 

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. 

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Washington State retirement system (DRS), and basic life insurance plans.  Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.  For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefits.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Under the general supervision of the Services Captain or their designee, the Wellness Coordinator designs, implements, and manages behavioral, physical, and financial health and wellness programs for the Everett Police Department.  The position develops and promotes wellness strategies, while planning and facilitating a wide range of wellness programs and activities throughout the department.   The work is reviewed through conferences, review of documentation, analyses of reports, and observations.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Design, implement, and manage strategy related to behavioral and physical health of Police Department employees.
• Participate in the response to employee well-being following large scale or critical incidents; develop protocols, procedures, and training associated with such response to ensure preparedness for potential incidents.
• Confer and consult with the Department leadership on health and wellness program goals and objectives. Develop the department’s wellness strategy for the promotion of all aspects of employee wellness (ultimately leading to improved employee morale and wellness).
• Identify grant opportunities for departmental wellness; work with City and Police Budget and Finance personnel to complete applications.   Responsible for compliance and operational reporting of the grant activity.
• Lead trainings and sessions related to physical and behavioral health designed to benefit employees.
• Develop promotional and publicity plans for wellness and fitness programs throughout the Department. Design health education and physical fitness materials.
• Compile statistical summaries of participant data, class attendance, and equipment inventories to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.
• Assist in the development of the budget for the wellness program, as well as policies and procedures relevant to the operation of the health and wellness program.
• Meet with health, physical, psychological, and financial fitness program providers to coordinate health and wellness program services for Police Department employees.
• Coordinate employee wellness program activities across the department and with other City and external stakeholders.
• Research other police departments and organizations to review, develop, and adapt best practices and bring them to the Police Department.
• Research and work to address barriers to employees seeking behavioral health services.
• Partner with the Police Chaplain program that supports officers, staff, and the community by coordinating, tracking, and reporting on Chaplain responses.
• Oversee the Annual Wellness Visit program by coordinating with and maintaining the list of mental health professionals available to Police Department employees.
• Work as a member of the Peer Support Team to provide ongoing team training and support.
• May supervise staff during projects or on a permanent basis.
• Perform related work and special projects as assigned.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health education, mental health and addictions, community social services, or related field, plus two (2) years of related work experience; OR a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential elements of the position listed above.
• Experience in the design, establishment, and coordination the activities and operations of an employee health education and physical fitness program is highly desirable.
• Submission to an extensive background investigation which may include but is not limited to:  FBI record check, financial records, previous employers, friends, relatives, neighbors (past and present), polygraph (lie detector), psychological and medical examinations, drug testing and fingerprinting.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

All interested applicants are required to submit:

• City of Everett online employment application

• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Resume (not to exceed two pages) 

Candidates will be contacted throughout this process via email and should periodically check their spam folders for messages filtered by their email providers. 

PROCEDURES/DEADLINE

Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.  Completed applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system.  INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Filing Opens: 3/11/2023

Open Until Filled