Wellness Coordinator bei Ada County, ID

About the Department

The Wellness Coordinator is a civilian position appointed by the Sheriff and reporting to the Chief Deputy. This role is responsible for creating, managing, and growing ACSO’s first employee wellness program, and ensuring it remains on the cutting edge of law enforcement wellness. The coordinator will design the program framework, oversee peer wellness efforts, manage the wellness app, coordinate health screenings and resources, and collaborate with internal and external partners to support the overall well-being of ACSO employees and their families.

Position Duties

• Researches and evaluates best practices in law enforcement wellness programming to ensure ACSO remains on the cutting edge of employee wellness;
  
• Designs and builds the ACSO employee wellness program from the ground up, including vision, strategies, policies, and core services for both commissioned and professional staff;
  
• Establishes systems, processes, and resources needed for program implementation, growth, and long-term sustainability;
  
• Creates, manages, and continuously updates the ACSO wellness app (part of the Sheriff’s Office app) as the central hub for program content, resources, and engagement;
  
• Recruits, organizes, and manages the peer support team, including selection, training, meetings, and debriefs;
  
• Develops, promotes, and facilitates wellness strategies focused on behavioral health, physical fitness, nutrition, financial wellness, and spouse/family support;
  
• Coordinates employee mandatory health screenings and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) utilization, ensuring compliance and accessibility;
  
• Provides informal triage assessments and referrals when employees seek assistance, while maintaining referral networks for professional clinical services;
  
• Builds and maintains a directory of culturally competent providers experienced in working with law enforcement personnel and families;
  
• Designs and delivers training and educational programs on wellness-related topics; coordinates with internal subject matter experts (e.g., finance officer, fitness staff) and external partners as needed;
  
• Collaborates with agency leadership, county HR, external providers, and community stakeholders to expand and enhance available wellness resources;
  
• Works with the Data Analytics Team to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to evaluate program utilization, effectiveness, and outcomes;
  
• Identifies barriers to participation or stigma related to wellness and implements strategies to reduce those barriers;
  
• Promotes wellness programming agency-wide to increase awareness, visibility, and participation;
  
• Ensures wellness program compliance with state and federal regulations and county policies;
  
• Maintains strict confidentiality of employee health and wellness information; safeguards protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) in accordance with legal and ethical standards;
  
• Develops and enforces procedures for the secure collection, storage, and sharing of employee wellness data and health records;
  
• Provides staff training and guidance on confidentiality and ethical obligations related to wellness and peer support services.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university;
• Must hold a current Idaho license as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT);
• Experience working within law enforcement or with law enforcement employees is preferred;
• Knowledge of confidentiality laws and professional ethics applicable to behavioral health and employee wellness programs, including HIPAA, ADA, and related federal and state regulations;
• Knowledge of data privacy principles and secure information management in digital and app-based environments;
• Knowledge of holistic wellness program design and delivery, including behavioral health, physical fitness, financial wellness, and family support;
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and apply best practices in wellness programming;
• Ability to identify and establish partnerships with culturally competent providers and organizations that specialize in serving law enforcement personnel and families;
• Strong skills in program development, project management, and long-term program growth;
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate work effectively using performance metrics and outcomes;
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization;
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, uphold confidentiality, and adhere to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office Code of Ethics.

Other Requirements:

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph examination, credit check, and background investigation prior to hire; 
• This position has be designated safety sensitive and therefore, the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Other Qualifications

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

Disclaimer:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

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