City of Baltimore
Wellness Coordinator, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore Police Dep
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$64,427.00 - $110,756.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$64,427.00 Annually
Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Job Summary The Mental Health Wellness Coordinator for the Baltimore Police Department plays a crucial role in fostering a holistic approach to the well‑being of all departmental members (sworn officers, civilians, and professional staff), their families, and retirees. This position emphasizes promoting mental resilience and overall wellness. The Wellness Coordinator works collaboratively within the Officer Safety & Wellness (OSW) Section, alongside the Early Intervention Unit (EIU) and the Retiree/Employee Affairs Unit (EAU).
Essential Functions
Program Design and Implementation: developing comprehensive programs covering mental health, stress management, and suicide prevention.
Mental Health Support and Awareness: coordinating mental wellbeing activities, organizing training on mental health, peer support, and suicide prevention, and facilitating access to confidential counseling and culturally competent mental health services.
Wellness and Health Promotion: organizing mental health activities such as mindfulness and managing mental health for all employees; providing guidance on substance abuse prevention, sleep, and work‑life balance, and promoting regular strategies for managing your mental health in a stressful environment.
Collaboration and Resource Coordination: collaborating with internal and external partners to organize wellness events, working with leadership and health professionals to design programs, and establishing partnerships with community organizations to support personnel and families.
Program Evaluation and Improvement: monitoring program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback and adjusting programs to meet evolving needs.
Critical Incident Support: responding to critical incidents such as police‑involved shootings and line‑of‑duty deaths to provide support and ensure immediate access to mental health clinicians for involved personnel.
Administrative and Reporting: providing administrative and analytical support, collecting data for reports, and analyzing findings to create comprehensive reports.
Communication and Training: providing training on wellness topics such as stress management and suicide prevention, developing health education programs, and maintaining updates on health and wellness trends. Though the candidate will not have a caseload of employee clients, they are expected to facilitate employees to one of several mental‑health counseling organizations that provide free and confidential counseling for BPD employees.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Master’s degree; must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Experience:
Three years of experience, preferably working with law enforcement.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Administrative and Reporting: providing administrative and analytical support, collecting data for reports, and analyzing findings.
Communication and Training: delivering training on wellness topics, developing health education programs, and maintaining updates on health and wellness trends. Facilitating employees to mental‑health counseling organizations when appropriate.
Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 1‑year probation.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Salary Range:
$64,427.00 - $110,756.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$64,427.00 Annually
Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Job Summary The Mental Health Wellness Coordinator for the Baltimore Police Department plays a crucial role in fostering a holistic approach to the well‑being of all departmental members (sworn officers, civilians, and professional staff), their families, and retirees. This position emphasizes promoting mental resilience and overall wellness. The Wellness Coordinator works collaboratively within the Officer Safety & Wellness (OSW) Section, alongside the Early Intervention Unit (EIU) and the Retiree/Employee Affairs Unit (EAU).
Essential Functions
Program Design and Implementation: developing comprehensive programs covering mental health, stress management, and suicide prevention.
Mental Health Support and Awareness: coordinating mental wellbeing activities, organizing training on mental health, peer support, and suicide prevention, and facilitating access to confidential counseling and culturally competent mental health services.
Wellness and Health Promotion: organizing mental health activities such as mindfulness and managing mental health for all employees; providing guidance on substance abuse prevention, sleep, and work‑life balance, and promoting regular strategies for managing your mental health in a stressful environment.
Collaboration and Resource Coordination: collaborating with internal and external partners to organize wellness events, working with leadership and health professionals to design programs, and establishing partnerships with community organizations to support personnel and families.
Program Evaluation and Improvement: monitoring program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback and adjusting programs to meet evolving needs.
Critical Incident Support: responding to critical incidents such as police‑involved shootings and line‑of‑duty deaths to provide support and ensure immediate access to mental health clinicians for involved personnel.
Administrative and Reporting: providing administrative and analytical support, collecting data for reports, and analyzing findings to create comprehensive reports.
Communication and Training: providing training on wellness topics such as stress management and suicide prevention, developing health education programs, and maintaining updates on health and wellness trends. Though the candidate will not have a caseload of employee clients, they are expected to facilitate employees to one of several mental‑health counseling organizations that provide free and confidential counseling for BPD employees.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Master’s degree; must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Experience:
Three years of experience, preferably working with law enforcement.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Administrative and Reporting: providing administrative and analytical support, collecting data for reports, and analyzing findings.
Communication and Training: delivering training on wellness topics, developing health education programs, and maintaining updates on health and wellness trends. Facilitating employees to mental‑health counseling organizations when appropriate.
Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 1‑year probation.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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