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Job Description
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.
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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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.
- 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.
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
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Deschutes County
Show moreDeschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.
For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.
The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.
Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.
The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.
Make the work you do matter. We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
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