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Public Safety Wellness Coordinator (Grant Funded)

Salary

$76,159.41 - $114,239.11 Annually

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1474JUN25-P-AG

Department

Emergency Management

Opening Date

06/09/2025

Closing Date

6/23/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

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Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Public Safety Wellness Coordinator (Grant Funded) in the Department of Emergency Management. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under limited supervision, provides support, assistance, information, marketing, training, education, and crisis intervention to assist public safety personnel in coping with mental health wellness-related concerns and stress management; and performs related duties as assigned.

NOTE: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved through September 2026, and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding. Upon the expiration of grant funds, the position will be eliminated and the employees taking this position will have rights as outlined in the “reduction in force” language in the applicable contract or civil service rules.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate for this role is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in public safety or military and mental health. They possess a deep understanding of crisis intervention, behavioral health support, and strategies to proactively help first responders overall wellness. This candidate is adept at assessing risk, de-escalating crises, and developing proactive approaches to address mental health needs within the public safety sector.

Salary and Benefits

+ Competitive Salary Range of $ 76,159.41 - $114,239.11 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*

+ Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**

+ Pay for Performance Base Wage Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**

+ *Click here (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237049) to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy

+ **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City

+ Paid Leave and Holidays

+ Leave and Holidays Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237057)

+ Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

+ Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

+ Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Long Term Disability (LTD)

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237064)

+ Retirement Benefits

+ Nevada PERS (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/eap-all-employee-benefits/retirement/public-employees-retirement-system) (Public Employees' Retirement System)

+ Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

+ Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

+ Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit

+ Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

+ Tuition and Certification Reimbursement (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237066) Program, and much more!

+ ***Click here (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/home-hr) to review all City Employee Benefits

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1650949) to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/emergency-management) to learn more about the Department of Emergency Management.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, or a closely related field

+ Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public safety, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, or a closely related field

+ Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

+ Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483

+ Must obtain and maintain a certificate in individual and group CISM within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment

+ Desirable: Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) or above Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of Nevada

+ Desirable: An appropriate license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

+ Desirable: Certification for treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI)

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae*

3) Cover Letter*

4) Copies of Professional Certifications and/or Licenses (if applicable)*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showpublisheddocument?id=3178) for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview with Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, July 1, 2025

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Tuesday, July 8, 2025

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

+ Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved

+ Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater

+ Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources

+ Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

+ Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

+ No Social Security tax on employee's wages

+ Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program

+ Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

+ Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions

+ Professional Staff - $1,500 annually

+ Management Staff - $2,000 annually

+ Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

+ Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

+ From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

+ Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month

+ Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month

+ Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

+ Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

+ 13 paid holidays per year

+ Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)

+ The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

+ Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

+ Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

+ IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

+ IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

+ IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

+ Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ 529 College Savings Plan

+ Supplemental Term Life Insurance

+ Legal Insurance

+ Pet Insurance

+ Identity and Credit Protection

+ PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

+ Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24