Wellness Coordinator, Sheriff's Office

Salary: $6,027.10 - $8,076.88 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number: 2026-00074
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep


Summary

ABOUT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your appointed Sheriff Ty E. Rupert, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.


Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a Wellness Coordinator. This position is a non-sworn leadership role that defines and drives the strategic direction of the Sheriff's Office Wellness Program. Serving as the agency's primary wellness strategist, the position develops policy, oversees program operations and budget, and advises executive leadership on mental health and wellbeing initiatives. It is distinguished by its responsibility for shaping how employees access support-particularly after critical incidents-while coordinating evidence-based resources, training, and referrals through licensed providers and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate the Sheriff's Office Wellness Program; including evidence-based wellness-focused training, programs, meetings, and related curricula.
• Develop, recommend, and implement wellness program policies, procedures, referral pathways, and operational protocols consistent with management direction; identify funding resources and grants; and support budget planning for program delivery and sustainability.
• Evaluate and select wellness program community partners and vendors in collaboration with leadership, manage contracts and expenditures.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Evolving regulatory requirements around wellness programs for first responders; exercise judgment to maintain compliance and implement changes to address evolving regulatory requirements and best practices related to wellness programs for first responders.
• Participating in Critical Incident Debriefings and coordinating clinical referrals, resource access, and follow-up processes designed to support employees as needed.
• Serving as the liaison between staff and external clinical or community providers, including coordinating referrals and connecting staff with appropriate support resources.

Skill In:

• Providing wellness support services and crisis intervention for staff consistent with established program protocols and referral practices.
• Responding to critical incidents as requested, providing on-scene crisis support and implementing established post-incident response procedures for employees, volunteers, and chaplains.
• Conducting initial and ongoing assessments to identify organizational wellness needs, policy gaps, barriers to service utilization, and operational improvements for all Sheriff's Office staff.

*This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and functions.

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Review the full job description by clicking HERE.

Compensation


$6,027.10 to $8,076.88 for a 173.33 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, human services, or a related field;
• AND three years of relevant experience in wellness program development, health education, or counseling;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with first responders or crisis response teams.
• Certification from an Accredited Wellness Program or Crisis Prevention Institute.

Necessary Special Requirements
The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, when necessary, to meet employee and agency needs.

Must pass a pre-qualifying driving record review and criminal history background.

• A current driver's license and the state of origin are required . Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must include an accurate driver's license number and state of origin on their application under the Personal Information section.

Background Investigation:

• A successful candidate will complete a full background investigation and interview prior to receiving a conditional job offer.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.
If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.


When Are you Eligible:
If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit our page and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.
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This position requires a Bachelor's degree in public health, human services, or a related field AND three years of relevant experience in wellness program development, health education, or counseling; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.
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Preference will be given experience working with first responders or crisis response teams. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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Preference will be given for possession of certification from an Accredited Wellness Program or Crisis Prevention Institute. Do you have certification from an Accredited Wellness Program or Crisis Prevention Institute?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, when necessary, in order to meet employee and agency needs. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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In order to be considered for a position with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, candidates must pass a PRE-qualifying driving record review and a criminal history background check. Deschutes County will use the driver's license number from your application to conduct an investigation verifying your background. Results will be used for the purpose of making selection decisions. Information contained in your background check will be reviewed by those persons involved in making decisions on candidate selection or performing the background investigation. You must provide your driver's license number and state of issuance in the Personal Information Section of this application form. FAILURE TO LIST YOUR LICENSE NUMBER AND STATE, or listing incorrect information, will disqualify you for submitting an incomplete application. By checking YES below, I give Deschutes County my consent to perform a pre-qualifying review of my driving record and criminal history background as described above. I understand the information will be used in the selection process for the Deputy position.

• Yes
• No

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