Public Safety Wellness Coordinator; Grant Funded

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.

The incumbent in this position will serve City of Henderson employees, including first responders.

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.

• Competitive Salary Range of $77,169.48 - $ 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**
• * 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
  • 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
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (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 Program, and much more!
  • * to review all City Employee Benefits

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• 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
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint‑based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal…