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The Virginia State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We actively seek to diversify our organization.
All applicants are welcome!
The Virginia State Police is seeking qualified applicants for a Wellness Coordinator in the Human Resources Division, located in North Chesterfield, Virginia. This position coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services for Virginia State Police by facilitating fitness and care coordination with medical providers and community resources. This position ensures a strong internal control environment to include potential risks are reduced or communicated to management; data and reports are accurate and reliable; department assets are safeguarded to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use or misappropriation; department objectives are achieved by maximizing operation efficiency and effectiveness; and applicable laws, regulations and policies are consistently followed. This is an Exempt position; therefore, this position is excluded from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act due to the nature of duties and job responsibilities.
DUTIES:
- Maximizes performance and morale through effective leadership.
- Supervises assigned staff by establishing priorities, evaluating performance, assessing developmental needs, and correcting substandard performance and discipline issues as they occur.
- Communicates clearly and concisely with staff and encourages staff to maintain open communications.
- Effectively identifies and resolves personnel conflicts.
- Communicates safety issues with employees to ensure a safe workplace.
- Continuity of operations is maintained through cross-training and development of current desk procedures.
- Recommends, develops or coordinates fitness and wellness programs and/or services.
- Creates onsite employee wellness activities.
- Leads the Agency Wellness Committee to increase employee engagement and assist with implementation and communication initiatives.
- Conducts individual employee wellness assessments and referrals as needed.
- Develops a network of community resources and contacts to strengthen programming and knowledge.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Knowledge of planning, coordinating and conducting a diversified wellness program.
- Skill in operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and/or services; to develop and maintain confidential documents and information; to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously; to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time and meet deadlines; and to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English with employees, vendors and the public.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, nutrition, social work, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant professional experience to include demonstrated skills in providing mental health services in a law enforcement setting.
- Statewide, overnight travel is required.
- A background investigation shall be required.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s); salary negotiations; and a background investigation. The pre-employment process can take approximately up to three months to complete. The anticipated duration of this process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the Recruitment Management System (RMS) at
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com.
This position is open until filled. Please limit resumes to two pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt of your application and/or resume submitted successfully. Please refer to your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at
employment@vsp.virginia.gov.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Special Instructions to Applicants
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