ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
WELLNESS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Job Location:
Address: 701 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
https://corrections.az.gov
Posting Details:
Salary:  $120,000.00 - $130,000.00
Grade: 28
Closing Date: 07/26/2024
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) seeks an individual who can balance knowledge with a drive to deliver results as our new Wellness Program Administrator. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Training and Personnel, the Wellness Program Administrator (WPA) will play an integral role in promoting the overall health and well-being of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) employees. Using their passion for wellness, the WPA will design, develop, and implement health and wellness programs across our diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator who can build wellness coaching relationships with employees, provide support, encouragement, and education, and create individualized health programs for employees.
The Wellness Program Administrator will oversee and manage the Occupational Health Unit, conducting assessments and evaluations to measure wellness programs' effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. This role will guide and support correctional staff on health wellness-related issues, including injury prevention, illness management, and stress reduction techniques. Additionally, the WPA will liaise with external healthcare providers, vendors, and community resources to enhance access to wellness services and resources for correctional staff.
Job Duties:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry has embarked on a vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission-centered goals:
- Build a Meaningful Organizational Culture and Promote the Development of Team
- Create and Implement Optimal Population Management and Progression Strategies
- Deploy Quality Delivery of Services and Continuity of Care in Complexes and Communities
- Achieve Modernization and Sustainability of Practices and Resources
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives tailored to correctional staff's unique needs and challenges.
- Analyze various data to track program successes and target wellness program offerings.
- Recommend strategic wellness program goals and objectives and ensure success through well-defined, communicated, and evaluated measurement criteria.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, Safety, and Management within the Department of Corrections, to align wellness initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversee the daily operations of the Occupational Health Unit, including staff supervision, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of the the Critical Incident Response Team and Employee Support Unit
- Develop and deliver training programs and workshops for correctional staff on stress management, nutrition, and resilience-building topics.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accountability for the wellness program budget by monitoring financial reports, explaining variances, and forecasting expenses to the Assistant Director of Training and Personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and concepts of public health administration; public health programs.
- Mental health
- Theories and practices of counseling, interviewing, consulting, and research.
- HIPAA and FMLA regulations.
- Fundamentals of management and supervision.
- Techniques of staff development, motivation, and team coordination.
- Use personal computers and software, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant applications.
- English language, including proper sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
- Budgetary and procurement processes.
- Strong knowledge of health promotion principles, wellness program design, and evaluation methods.
Skill in:
- Leadership, verbal and written communication, and planning.
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
- Synthesizing and presenting information to support project and agency objectives.
- Work management and leadership.
- Conducting research, compiling, evaluating, and analyzing information.
- Interpreting and enforcing Federal, State, local, and agency laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Conflict resolution and active listening.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated computer competency, including the use of Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Windows.
Ability to:
- Adhere to and enforce Federal, State, local, and agency laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Work with and maintain confidential information.
- Mentor and develop subordinate staff and ensure compliance with mandated rules and regulations.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Analyze data and use the results to guide program offerings and changes.
- Conduct agency-wide safety presentations.
- Organize, plan, and manage effective wellness and exercise/health programs.
Selective Preference(s):
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in mental health and wellness, clinical medical or directly related field
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related field.
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing or Certified Wellness Program Manager is preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
If this position requires driving or using a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type: Full-Time